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LM05 UGV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,352 mi
Last recorded153,352 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 153,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 153,352 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,375 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 151,372 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under bonnet next to servo (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 139,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of van (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 124,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area, both sides of van at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides of van (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,050 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 95,927 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 78,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,410 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,410 miles

Nearside 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 UGV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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