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LC05 SZP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,404 mi
Last recorded157,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 SZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 157,404 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,117 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

emissions Requirements only just met.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 150,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 148,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight noise from offside drive shaft support bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2019 148,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight noise from offside drive shaft support bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,982 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,602 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 141,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 138,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 135,708 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 135,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 133,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 133,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,812 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,765 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 67,765 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,138 miles

offside rear tyre has a bolt in the tread

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,421 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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LC05 SZP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LC05 SZP, 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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LC05 SZP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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