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LN05 XUL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,398 mi
Last recorded161,398 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 161,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 161,398 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler hose at tank end (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,641 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both outersills

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 148,641 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both outersills

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,286 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer section of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,987 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit and perishing

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,983 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front tyre nearing limit and perishing

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,349 miles

n/s inner cv boot inner clip missing

n/s sill/door damaged

small chip in windsceen n/s

Fail 26 Feb 2014 132,349 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot inner clip missing

n/s sill/door damaged

small chip in windsceen n/s

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,081 miles

n/s/f tyres worn on edge

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 121,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyres worn on edge

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2012 112,392 miles

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

accident damage to both outer sills

battery light stays on

coolant level low

fromt tyres bald on inner edges recomend replace tyres and alignment

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 18 Feb 2012 112,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accident damage to both outer sills

battery light stays on

coolant level low

fromt tyres bald on inner edges recomend replace tyres and alignment

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 63,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUL 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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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