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LG05 HCL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,082 mi
Last recorded152,082 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 HCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,082 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 151,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,396 miles

Both No. plate lamps dim

Wipers poor

Both front tyres, inner edge worn smooth

Fail 6 Apr 2017 139,393 miles

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

Both No. plate lamps dim

Wipers poor

Both front tyres, inner edge worn smooth

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 104,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,442 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,442 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,766 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,478 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,429 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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LG05 HCL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 LG05 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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