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LN05 XGZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,493 mi
Last recorded189,493 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 189,493 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 183,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 180,124 miles

both front discs corroded

both rear indicators off colour

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 180,122 miles

offside front tyre split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 176,383 miles

Oil leak

adv. n/s/f tyre flat.

adv. n/s/r light lens damaged.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 176,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

adv. n/s/f tyre flat.

adv. n/s/r light lens damaged.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 168,612 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 168,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 161,028 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 118,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,818 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 XGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGZ, 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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What year was LN05 XGZ registered?

LN05 XGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LN05 XGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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