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LN05 XTW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 143,289 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 134,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 134,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 126,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,914 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,852 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,413 miles

NS front wheel bearing has free play!

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,334 miles

OSF lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated!

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,287 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 106,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,203 miles

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

SPLIT IN N/S INNER DRIVE BOOT

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,273 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,533 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 XTW 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XTW, 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 XTW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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