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LR05 LUZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,418 mi
Last recorded204,418 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 204,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 201,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 199,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 199,040 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 194,880 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 190,806 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

various steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2017 188,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 188,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 186,700 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 186,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 184,173 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 184,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,785 miles

offside rear wheel damaged

outer sills starting to corrode

play in offside front antiroll bar link/bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs vey corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 71,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,082 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,082 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,074 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,171 miles

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

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

brake pedal edge worn

o/s/r tyre perishing some small cuts in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LUZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LUZ, 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 LUZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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