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VO05 LHL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,844 mi
Last recorded136,844 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 LHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,572 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 126,570 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing nearside front x1 offside front x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,179 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing Mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 113,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing Mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,547 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 110,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,776 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 98,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,475 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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VO05 LHL 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 70.6%.

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 VO05 LHL, 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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VO05 LHL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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