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LM05 CEA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,149 mi
Last recorded91,149 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 CEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 91,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 91,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,437 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,720 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,194 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,194 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,301 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,922 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,410 miles

N/s and O/s front discs slightly scored

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,348 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 CEA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 CEA, 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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What year was LM05 CEA registered?

LM05 CEA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is LM05 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 CEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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