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LS05 EXR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

220,178 mi
Last recorded220,178 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 220,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 215,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 215,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 200,971 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 200,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 185,485 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 185,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 9 May 2014 177,127 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 177,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 166,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 166,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 159,379 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 159,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 153,497 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 153,497 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 147,089 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 144,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Radiator insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2009 137,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,430 miles

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 EXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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