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LF05 XZT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,366 mi
Last recorded114,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XZT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,366 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

fuel filter bracket broken - recommend securing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure nearside and offside arm pivots worn and hanging out (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint not fully inserted into arm however secure. Recommend rectifying

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter bracket broken - recommend securing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,022 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,999 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking pump area but could be hose or pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

auxiliary belt fraying - needs replacing

engine stabiliser mount excessively worn and needs replacing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,048 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot split but no play.

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Wiper blade marks on center of windscreen.

Fail 29 Jan 2011 58,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot split but no play.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Wiper blade marks on center of windscreen.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,697 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner cv gatter

rear view mirror missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,296 miles

front discs worn

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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LF05 XZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LF05 XZT, 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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LF05 XZT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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