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LR05 LVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,567 mi
Last recorded230,567 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 230,567 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 220,394 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S outer/inner seam corroded along the length of the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S inner CV boot covered in engine oil.

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/S and O/S leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 220,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S outer/inner seam corroded along the length of the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S inner CV boot covered in engine oil.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/S and O/S leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 215,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,813 miles

Wiper blade marks on front windscreen

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface rust on outer sills

Pass 3 Jan 2017 105,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2017 105,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 103,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,124 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

advise front discs corroded and pitted

advise n/s rear tyre on 2mm

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 102,124 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

advise front discs corroded and pitted

advise n/s rear tyre on 2mm

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise surface corrosion

front discs corroded

o/s/f steering rack damp

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,196 miles

front disc

o/s/f drop link

rear brake pipes

under body rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc

o/s/f drop link

rear brake pipes

under body rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 96,448 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,116 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 94,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

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 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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