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LN05 XVS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 105,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,315 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 93,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,100 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,758 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,299 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,729 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 73,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,969 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,757 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,728 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 36,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate damaged

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 XVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

LN05 XVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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