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LM05 UJV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,719 mi
Last recorded109,719 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,718 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 106,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,062 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 96,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,555 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Mist of PAS fluid around inner rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded on rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,555 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Mist of PAS fluid around inner rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded on rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,667 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,168 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated begun to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,551 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,900 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,870 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,067 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 UJV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UJV, 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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What year was LM05 UJV registered?

LM05 UJV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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