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SF05 LMX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 126,553 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced spot welds must be a continuous weld (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also mechanical components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 122,663 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 122,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 122,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring fractured both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 115,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 118,517 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,015 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 113,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,365 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,535 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside front passenger restricted full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,194 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,441 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,363 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 97,363 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 85,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2010 67,606 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,241 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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SF05 LMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SF05 LMX, 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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SF05 LMX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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