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LD05 XWO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,393 mi
Last recorded154,393 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 154,393 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,954 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 141,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,960 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,030 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

diesel spill pipes damp

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,030 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visble)

no.3 diesel injector damp

Pass 20 Mar 2012 123,555 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust shield deteriorated

minor damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2012 123,544 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

exhaust shield deteriorated

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 119,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

minor screen damage

Fail 1 Mar 2011 119,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

minor screen damage

Fail 3 Mar 2010 115,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre badly worn [secondary tread ]

Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,994 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre badly worn [secondary tread ]

Pass 17 Feb 2009 100,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 100,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,054 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 4 Mar 2008 69,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

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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LD05 XWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LD05 XWO, 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 LD05 XWO registered?

LD05 XWO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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