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SF05 LNC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,182 mi
Last recorded131,182 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 131,182 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front suspension arms corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Of vehicle has damage

Nearside rear light broken

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 130,799 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front suspension arms corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear light broken

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S FRONT BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM ADVISE REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S FRONT BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM ADVISE REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,892 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubber missing

Front sub frame corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubber missing

Front sub frame corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre has cut

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,077 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

cooling fan missing

sump corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,373 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 30 May 2011 82,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,609 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil seepage at sump area

Pass 21 May 2009 55,658 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,691 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 LNC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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