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LL05 HLC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 HLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,259 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber slight splitting and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rusted outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 131,931 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

N/S/F IINER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,888 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,809 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,136 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIARATED

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,133 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

CHIP IN SCREEN

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIARATED

Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,546 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 103,421 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,421 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2016 89,329 miles

Exhaust rubber broken

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rubber broken

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroded in all areas

Fail 7 Aug 2012 75,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroded in all areas

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,316 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,952 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 37,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LL05 HLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LL05 HLC, 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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LL05 HLC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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