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LN05 XTD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,088 mi
Last recorded170,088 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 170,088 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 170,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,601 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2017 100,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,050 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,892 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 89,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,814 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 80,681 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,980 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 71,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,981 miles

Oil leak

winscreen has damaged outside of swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 49,683 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 49,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,251 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 XTD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

Is LN05 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 XTD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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