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LD05 ZWU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,983 mi
Last recorded179,983 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 179,983 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sills corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

auxiliary belt perished

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion taking place to underside

earth strap broken from gearbox to body

front radiator support beam damaged & loose but secure

items on dash

lower engine stabiliser mount bush worn

oil leak (engine & gearbox), front underside contaminated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 177,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter pin-holed

OIL LEAK, steering rack & gaiters contaminated

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

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2021 177,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter pin-holed

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH AT EDGES & CRACKED CLOSE TO EXCESS

OIL LEAK, steering rack & gaiters contaminated

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

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres of smaller size than rears

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2020 174,385 miles

2x exhaust mount rubbers missing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE, ALSO OUTER WALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured also tyre cracking close to excess. ()

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER INNER EDGE.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also cracking close to excess.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 174,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted securing mount bracket broken. (metal pipe to flexi pipe at inner wing) (1.1.21 (c))

2x exhaust rubber mounts missing.

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, tyre also cracking close to excess. ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking close to excess.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 174,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from bottom corner (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x exhaust rubber mounts missing.

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, tyre also cracking close to excess. ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking close to excess.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 170,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine noisy

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front cross member damaged, Radiator insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not considered to be withing prescribed area (Recommend attention soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 170,531 miles

Emissions not tested Car cuts out after 3,000rpm. Unable to carry out full test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine noisy

Front cross member damaged, Radiator insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not considered to be withing prescribed area (Recommend attention soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 168,094 miles

Engine stalling fault during smoke test

Gearbox stablizer bush worn

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap

Nearside front tyre low and in poor condition

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leaks present

Fail 23 Jan 2018 168,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake fluid level low

Engine stalling fault during smoke test

Gearbox stablizer bush worn

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap

Nearside front tyre low and in poor condition

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leaks present

Pass 24 Jan 2017 164,662 miles

Front coil springs rusty

Front exhaust missing 1 rubber mount but exhaust is still secure

Gear box stabiliser mount rubber bush worn causing engine movement but still secure

N/s inner cv boot perishing

N/s lower swivel dust cover slightly perished

N/s outer cv boot perishing

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

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

Steering rack has not been replaced has only been cleaned

Fail 10 Jan 2017 164,537 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

N/s outer cv boot perishing

Front coil springs rusty

Front exhaust missing 1 rubber mount but exhaust is still secure

Gear box stabiliser mount rubber bush worn causing engine movement but still secure

N/s inner cv boot perishing

N/s lower swivel dust cover slightly perished

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 161,942 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil very low

Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,841 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil very low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 158,561 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 158,553 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 152,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 145,866 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 145,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 138,704 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs heavilly corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2011 138,704 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 136,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 136,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 121,369 miles

handbrake travel could be improved

Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,192 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,749 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 103,091 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,091 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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LD05 ZWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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