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LR05 HYZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

183,636 mi
Last recorded183,636 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 183,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 183,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 166,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 166,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 154,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner CV Boot perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,385 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 129,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,102 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Park brake travel long

Fail 18 Jan 2020 114,102 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

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

Park brake travel long

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 107,211 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,919 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 95T XL or Reinforced.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 96,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 95T XL or Reinforced.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,755 miles

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

no coolant header tank.

sign of steering fluid leaking from steering rack.

signs of leak off pipes weeping.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91H.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

no coolant header tank.

sign of steering fluid leaking from steering rack.

signs of leak off pipes weeping.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91H.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,631 miles

all nearside rear lights are pale in colour

cargo area loaded

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

nearside bush on front anti roll bar is worn

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside inner washer jet inoperative

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside front anti roll bar link is worn

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement soon

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Jan 2016 83,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all nearside rear lights are pale in colour

cargo area loaded

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

nearside bush on front anti roll bar is worn

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside inner washer jet inoperative

nearside rear bumper cap missing

offside front anti roll bar link is worn

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement soon

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,614 miles

all tyres worn on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

cargo area loaded

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

light perishing to rear tyres

nearside rear light lense pale

oil seepage

Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres worn on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

cargo area loaded

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

injecter leak off pipes damp

light perishing to rear tyres

nearside rear light lense pale

oil seepage

Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,536 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cargo area loaded

front tyres worn on edges,nearside outer below 1.6mm

nearside door mirror lower lense damaged

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Fail 11 Jan 2014 61,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cargo area loaded

front tyres worn on edges,nearside outer below 1.6mm

nearside door mirror lower lense damaged

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,025 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,812 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,532 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,024 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 32,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,429 miles

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

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 HYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 LR05 HYZ, 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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LR05 HYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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