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LM05 CEX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,346 mi
Last recorded151,346 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 CEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 151,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both head lights slightly deteriorated and patten slightly weak

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Steering rack has a slight oil weep

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2019 144,531 miles

Front & rear brake pipes corroding

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Exhaust joints corroded

Nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear tyres perished

Steering rack weeping

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2019 144,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Exhaust joints corroded

Front & rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear tyres perished

Steering rack weeping

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2018 140,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 127,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 127,640 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,441 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Leak around steering gaitor (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 115,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm attachment damaged causing blade to hit N/S/F wiper blade. (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Leak around steering gaitor (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,925 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 101,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,973 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,698 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,698 miles

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

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 CEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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