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LC05 ZDE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 142,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 134,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 126,521 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,084 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,602 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust has slight leak

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

spare tyre illegal

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust has slight leak

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

spare tyre illegal

Fail 7 Nov 2012 86,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,080 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hi level brake lamp inop

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 ZDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDE, 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 LC05 ZDE registered?

LC05 ZDE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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