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LR05 HWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

301,527 mi
Last recorded301,527 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2014 301,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 301,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 282,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 262,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 239,423 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 204,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 163,202 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 163,201 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 123,987 miles

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

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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LR05 HWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR05 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 HWP registered?

LR05 HWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LR05 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 HWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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