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LN05 TZL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 TZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 160,301 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,207 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,907 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,848 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,953 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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