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LV05 JFU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,959 mi
Last recorded127,959 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 JFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,927 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge plus both rear tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking plus wear to edge

Fail 11 Mar 2020 106,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge plus both rear tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking plus wear to edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure spli around pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust box rusting

slight wear to front gearbox mount

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust box rusting

slight wear to front gearbox mount

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,903 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail box rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail box rusting

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,744 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner and outer sections

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,115 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,325 miles

outer wall cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,421 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,421 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,817 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light oil mist at steering rack pinnion

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,118 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,091 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)

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 JFU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 JFU, 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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LV05 JFU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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