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LN05 TXZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 TXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,237 miles

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

Power steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 116,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 101,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 91,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 91,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,125 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,198 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,094 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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LN05 TXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LN05 TXZ, 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 TXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LN05 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 TXZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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