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LM05 HPU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,704 mi
Last recorded194,704 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 194,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf nsr osf osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corrosion but not exessive

Pass 27 Apr 2023 183,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 179,883 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 179,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 134,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 128,027 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 127,915 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,453 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 123,348 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 109,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Nearside Rear deteriation in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

corroion in n/s and o./s sills

Fail 8 Jan 2016 109,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Nearside Rear deteriation in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

corroion in n/s and o./s sills

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,509 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,934 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,094 miles

center brake light not working

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 HPU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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