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LN05 YGJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 120,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

leaf springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to wear markers

oily residue on injector leak off pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2025 120,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

leaf springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to wear markers

oily residue on injector leak off pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low in reservoir

front brake discs corroded

oily residue on steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2024 115,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low in reservoir

front brake discs corroded

oily residue on steering rack

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake diascs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 110,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake diascs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low in reservoir

coolant stain on thermostat housing

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,001 miles

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,951 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,680 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,822 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 45,061 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,061 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 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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