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LN05 TYV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 136,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 136,120 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (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 both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 132,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 132,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 127,479 miles

Rear disc`s showing signs of wear

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 126,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure weld cracked drop link bracket on axle broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 120,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0 - 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked drop link bracket on axle broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0 - 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,676 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 113,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,602 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 107,601 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,706 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 99,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front brake discs worn/lip edges/hair-line marks

o/s/f tyre heavy inner treads wearbecoming close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,145 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,066 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs slightly scored

slight corrosion to the brake pipes under the vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs slightly scored

slight corrosion to the brake pipes under the vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to brake pipes under the vehicle

slight handbrake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,817 miles

front discs slightly scord

front pads slightly worn

stone chip zone b

Fail 19 Dec 2008 46,781 miles

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

front discs slightly scord

front pads slightly worn

stone chip zone b

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,325 miles

stone chip in wind screen

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 TYV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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