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LM05 CBY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 CBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bumper end caps missing

nearside door sill repaired and covered in underseal

nearside front fog lamp damaged

slight damage to offside door sill

Pass 21 Jan 2020 141,204 miles

Nearside Front bumper and fog light damaged

Nearside Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen damaged out of view and chip under 10mm zone A

Fail 21 Jan 2020 141,204 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper and fog light damaged

Nearside Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen damaged out of view and chip under 10mm zone A

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,967 miles

Chips to front screen

Side loading door doesnt open

Fail 24 Apr 2018 134,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chips to front screen

Side loading door doesnt open

Pass 17 Jan 2017 134,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,831 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear leaf springs corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2015 103,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,451 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,958 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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LM05 CBY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM05 CBY, 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 CBY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is LM05 CBY safe to buy?

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