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ST05 LDF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 LDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 149,784 miles

general under body corroded but not excessive

Fail 17 Oct 2024 149,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,156 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,653 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills rusted but not weakened

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,134 miles

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2018 121,124 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated; beam patterns weak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,551 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,057 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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ST05 LDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ST05 LDF, 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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ST05 LDF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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