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AE55 LVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,666 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 136,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,388 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 123,725 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 123,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 119,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,053 miles

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

Vehicle has multiple points of surface corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle has multiple points of surface corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 103,879 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 103,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 95,404 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Several 'chips' to screen.

Fail 3 May 2011 88,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 88,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,204 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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AE55 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE55 LVJ, 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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AE55 LVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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