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LR05 LSN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,352 mi
Last recorded180,352 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LSN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 180,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake only just met minimum requirement

Fail 19 Jun 2019 156,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 27 Jun 2018 147,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 147,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all brake pipes are coated with grease

Fail 2 Jun 2017 140,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking near injectors (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all brake pipes are coated with grease

Pass 10 Jun 2016 129,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear bumper missing no sharp edges

Offside Rear light lens cracked

windscreen cracked across top

Fail 10 Jun 2016 129,092 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear bumper missing no sharp edges

Offside Rear light lens cracked

windscreen cracked across top

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,238 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cracks to windscreen outside area

Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cracks to windscreen outside area

Pass 7 Aug 2013 107,058 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,552 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,525 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,389 miles

inner cv boot split

Pass 14 May 2009 66,706 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 56,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2008 56,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 LSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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