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SF05 LNM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,261 mi
Last recorded122,261 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,261 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack generally damp with oil, no obvious leak. (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 122,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack generally damp with oil, no obvious leak. (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,489 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,489 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure (middle)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,576 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,855 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,071 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,155 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 31,155 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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