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LV05 JRO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamps not working.

Underside of vehicle and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,688 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 wheels visually corroded

all suspension components visually corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 48,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Underside and suspension components have slight surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, outer edge 3mm. Badly perished/cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre, badly perished/cracked.

Underside, suspension and steering components corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,524 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

N/S rear tyre outer edge worn 3mm

O/S rear outer sill damaged

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,251 miles

Both rear leaf springs slightly corroded.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear leaf springs slightly corroded.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,572 miles

Offside front brake metal pipe,just starting to corrode.

Offside rear tyre has cut to tread,not in excess of 25mm or down to cords.

Rear tyre sidewalls,perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,493 miles

nearside and offside front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,035 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 JRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

LV05 JRO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 JRO safe to buy?

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