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LX05 WTL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WTL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,560 miles

Offside blind spot mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside blind spot mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,475 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside blind spot mirror damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,474 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside blind spot mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,691 miles

front exhaust mount rubber missing not affecting security of exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,773 miles

advise cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

advise front exhaust, one rubber mounting broken

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,321 miles

exhaust rubber missing but system supported

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,411 miles

advise cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

advise front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 27 Feb 2015 49,411 miles

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

advise cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

advise front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,336 miles

advise one front rubber exhaust mounting broken. system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,522 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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LX05 WTL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX05 WTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX05 WTL?

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What year was LX05 WTL registered?

LX05 WTL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LX05 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 WTL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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