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LG05 BFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,160 mi
Last recorded112,160 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 BFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,160 miles

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Slight damage to nearside rear light cluster

Fail 26 Mar 2020 112,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight damage to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,393 miles

damage to sill n/sf

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,216 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,216 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,286 miles

No spare wheel

Power steering rack weeping

Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

No spare wheel

Power steering rack weeping

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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LG05 BFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG05 BFY, 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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LG05 BFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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