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LV05 FVT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,370 mi
Last recorded101,370 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 101,370 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/outer sills

rear bumper corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,175 miles

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,175 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,070 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,070 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,963 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Oct 2020 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 22 May 2015 70,555 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 66,155 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,017 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 60,017 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,191 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,148 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 10 Apr 2008 18,148 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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LV05 FVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 LV05 FVT, 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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What year was LV05 FVT registered?

LV05 FVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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