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LN05 TZU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,745 mi
Last recorded148,745 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,705 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 131,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints on both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 125,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints on both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,750 miles

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt for both side (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened for both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 118,750 miles

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt for both side (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened for both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2011
Fail 31 Aug 2011

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,355 miles

the front brake pads are low and the disces are liped

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,609 miles

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

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nail nearside rear tyre

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 TZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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