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LN05 TXK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

145,324 mi
Last recorded145,324 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 TXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 145,324 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 145,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,456 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,995 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 129,052 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 248,928 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 248,925 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 246,734 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 246,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 244,014 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 243,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2015 239,128 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 239,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 214,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 193,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear discs and pads worn.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 171,483 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 171,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 146,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 146,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,448 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,811 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LN05 TXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN05 TXK, 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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LN05 TXK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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