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LB05 XUE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,061 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,640 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,788 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,827 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlights lenses slightly dull

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,027 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,857 miles

O/s door mirror cracked

Slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,335 miles

O/S mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2016 89,329 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Door mirror cracked.

Nearside Front tyre just 1.6mm and worn edge/s

Offside Front tyre just 1.6mm and worn edge/s

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,478 miles

Nearside Door mirror cracked.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,347 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Both number plates in poor condition, especially rear.

N/s wiper blade has split ends.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box rear rubber mounting missing.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,347 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Both number plates in poor condition, especially rear.

N/s wiper blade has split ends.

Rear exhaust box rear rubber mounting missing.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,060 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing.

Front number plate poorish, rear needs replacement.

O/s/r tyre wearing badly on edges, especially inner edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S mirror glass cracked

O/S wiper is split

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,593 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked

O/S wiper is split

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,846 miles

Front & Rear number plates delaminating

N/S/R lamp lens small hole

Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,846 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front & Rear number plates delaminating

N/S/R lamp lens small hole

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,323 miles

The rear number plate is delaminating.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The driver's wiper blade is in poor condition.

The rear number plate is delaminating.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,074 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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 XUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUE, 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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What year was LB05 XUE registered?

LB05 XUE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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