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LN05 WVP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,250 mi
Last recorded154,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 154,250 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2019

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,975 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 141,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 136,315 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 136,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 130,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 130,159 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 121,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 115,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 107,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 101,071 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 15 May 2012 101,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 May 2011 91,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 83,072 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 83,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,680 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,264 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 WVP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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