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LM05 CFG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,494 mi
Last recorded178,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 178,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Note: wheel bearing not checked due to brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres starting to scrub around edges of treads 195/65/15

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre at join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Rear Upper around top of wheel arch behind covers showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar link arm. Routed wrong (1.6 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around all four suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside top mount nuts/shocks corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 6 May 2021 172,252 miles

Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Rear N/S & O/S/R springs corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 172,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe insecure on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S/R springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 164,326 miles

Air intake pipe defective

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 164,325 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Air intake pipe defective

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 157,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

intake hose split

Fail 30 Mar 2019 157,672 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

intake hose split

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,319 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated in tread and side wall

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated x3

turbo pipe split

Fail 21 Mar 2018 149,318 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated in tread and side wall

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated x3

turbo pipe split

Pass 3 Apr 2017 142,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion top of rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 142,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion top of rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,544 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 127,542 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,871 miles

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 19 Jan 2013 78,850 miles

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

both nearside & offside front wiperblades worn x2..

nearside front tyre incorrect load rating..

nearside rear tyre inncorrect load rating.

offside front tyre inncorrect load rating.

offside front tyre inncorrect load rating..

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread .

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,854 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 32,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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