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LN05 XLG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 XLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 124,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 124,095 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 117,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 100,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 100,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,049 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2009 87,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 87,642 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,345 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 XLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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