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LB05 HCZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,515 mi
Last recorded227,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 227,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 222,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper damage

Fail 6 Jul 2016 222,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bumper damage

Pass 6 Jul 2015 216,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2015 216,935 miles

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 159,719 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2014 159,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Fail 27 Sep 2012 121,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting rubbers missing

oil filler cap missing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,472 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,928 miles

both rear tyres low tread and cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,782 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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LB05 HCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 HCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB05 HCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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