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LM05 XFL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,794 mi
Last recorded101,794 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 101,785 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap is missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills, within 30cm off spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,686 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 86,241 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes smeared in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of o/s bump stop (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at side of o/s bump stop (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes smeared in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of o/s bump stop (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,111 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,112 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,099 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,574 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,269 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,630 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 XFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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