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LM05 CFL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 CFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,822 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,822 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,502 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper end cap missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper end cap missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,499 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,877 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 49,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 49,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr bumper end cap missing

Fail 9 May 2012 42,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

nsr bumper end cap missing

oil level on min mark

rear brakes noisey when carrying out brake test and nsr wheel slightly tight to rotate when jacked up

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,551 miles

Centre brake light n/w

Wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,551 miles

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

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

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

Centre brake light n/w

Wipers smearing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,879 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,622 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 CFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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