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LY05 MLL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,407 mi
Last recorded134,407 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 MLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 134,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,831 miles

Brake pedal anti slip is worn

No spare wheel in carrier

Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip is worn

Engine oil level is low

Fuel tank heat shield is insecure

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

No spare wheel in carrier

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 106,844 miles

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

Oil leak

all four tyres are the wrong size and load index

heat shields under floor broken/loose

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,844 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres are the wrong size and load index

heat shields under floor broken/loose

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2013 98,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,662 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

battery insecure

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,662 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

battery insecure

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,351 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,663 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,973 miles

spare wheel loose in carrier

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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LY05 MLL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY05 MLL, 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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LY05 MLL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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