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LR05 LWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,922 mi
Last recorded146,922 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,324 miles

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,479 miles

knick in n/s/r tyre wall

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear bumper end caps missing

rear noplate deteriorating

rear seats and rear seat belts removed at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2015 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed tow bar wire has been cut (1.9.2c)

knick in n/s/r tyre wall

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear bumper end caps missing

rear noplate deteriorating

rear seats and rear seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,924 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 115,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,009 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 74,234 miles

slight play in os steering

spare wheel carrier cable loose

osf outer sill damaged

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 4 May 2010 74,222 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf outer sill damaged

slight play in os steering

spare wheel carrier cable loose

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,201 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 41,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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