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LS05 EWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 EWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,810 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 128,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,284 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,087 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 93,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,717 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 50,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 29,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 EWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LS05 EWV, 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 EWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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