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LM05 LJA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills under sealed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 131,925 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill x4 holes (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,925 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside repairs covered with filler and underseal

Offside front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 5 Aug 2016 131,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,707 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 127,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,720 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,203 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,722 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

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

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 LJA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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