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LD05 XXK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,741 mi
Last recorded122,741 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 122,741 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

engine mount play

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,122 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside weak (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb clip fitted backwards (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,459 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,248 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,286 miles

lower engine stabalizer bar bushes worn

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,209 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

lower engine stabalizer bar bushes worn

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,964 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,495 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,471 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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