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LM05 CAU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,296 mi
Last recorded166,296 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 CAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 166,296 miles

Nearside Front outer c.v joint gaitor has as pin hole

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 166,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front outer c.v joint gaitor has as pin hole

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,337 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 148,336 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust rear box outer skin rusted away

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 135,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 128,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 116,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 101,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 82,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,853 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,413 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 60,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LM05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LM05 CAU, 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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LM05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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