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LS05 EWK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,783 mi
Last recorded188,783 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 EWK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 188,783 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 182,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 177,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 172,584 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 168,131 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside body sill panel corroded not excess

Pass 24 Mar 2017 164,884 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 164,883 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, tank covered.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil loss

Fail 13 Feb 2016

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

Coolant loss

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, tank covered.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil loss

Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,952 miles

nearside and lower windscreen damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 147,346 miles

brake antislip split

damage to lower windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 132,311 miles

damage to lower windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,863 miles

strong advice ****** nearside rear tyre edge slight worn and close to legal limit

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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LS05 EWK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS05 EWK, 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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LS05 EWK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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