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LG05 RVN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,424 mi
Last recorded138,424 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 RVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 138,424 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, play in rack

Fail 15 Nov 2024 138,424 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle covered by substance, oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, play in rack

Pass 26 May 2023 133,397 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 133,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 131,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 127,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,130 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 104,744 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber perished but is adequately supported

spare tyre is damaged

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 17 May 2016 104,744 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber perished but is adequately supported

spare tyre is damaged

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 18 May 2015 100,382 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engine service due

Pass 9 May 2014 95,843 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 95,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 9 May 2013 91,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,920 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,681 miles

Windsceen cracked (outside swept area)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,216 miles

advise slight damage to nearside rear light cluster no white light showing

Fail 1 Mar 2008 53,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise offside front ball joint rubber split

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 RVN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 RVN registered?

LG05 RVN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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