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LN05 TYU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 128,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 separate leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe to tank, temporary repair carried out. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Mounting corroded away from rear axle. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Dust boot deteriorated, contributing to binding. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes by front subframe, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant reservoir empty.

Exhaust heat shields deteriorated and partially detached.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear hangers corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to assess tyre, bearing and road wheel fully due to bind.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiters appear to be weeping. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both leaf springs corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights inoperative.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 119,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside drive shaft, inner boot split

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 109,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside drive shaft, inner boot split

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

exhaust centre silencer box in poor condition and has a blow

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Park brake performance just past at 16% it would seem the system requires some adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Park brake performance just past at 16% it would seem the system requires some adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,157 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Parking brake performance just met at 16%

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,784 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 TYU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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