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LC05 VLR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 107,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

air intake pipe in poor condition

rear parking brake effort only just met

Fail 22 Jul 2022 107,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm. Wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear sill damaged/Harsh corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside lower wing mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper poor

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 98,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper poor

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,737 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 91,736 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 87,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 81,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,089 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 42,006 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2013 42,005 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,209 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT & REAR PADS WEARING LOW

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SCREWS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

STONE CHIP ON SCREEN

Pass 27 May 2011 32,805 miles

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 24 Jun 2010 28,068 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

STEERING RACK DAMP

STONE CHIP WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,068 miles

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

STEERING RACK DAMP

STONE CHIP WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,105 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills damaged

rear no plate delaminating

slight oil leak front ofd engine

Fail 22 Jun 2009 22,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear no plate delaminating

slight oil leak front ofd engine

spare tyre illigal

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

l/h rear tyre 3mm worn on inner edge

r/h front tyre 3mm

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 VLR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LC05 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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