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LM05 CDF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,617 mi
Last recorded96,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,444 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,206 miles

bad oil leak

front brake pads worn very thin

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre almost worn to cords on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak

centre stop light not working

front brake pads worn very thin

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre almost worn to cords on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in inner joint

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken corner (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

lower part of nearside mirror glass broken

minor oil leak

offside washer jet partically blocked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,535 miles

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

center/rear exhaust fowling heat shield

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,535 miles

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

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

center/rear exhaust fowling heat shield

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,851 miles

offside rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Wiper blade arm worn

nearside front Tyre has kerb damage on outer side wall

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,851 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre kerb damage outer side wall

o/s/r tyre perished

wiper blade arm worn

Pass 9 May 2012 72,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,680 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,688 miles

engine oil leak

front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear pads wearing low

Fail 28 Apr 2008 29,682 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear pads wearing low

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 CDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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