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AP54 LFO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,952 mi
Last recorded208,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 208,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working reg before 2009

Pass 27 Dec 2022 207,653 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 205,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 203,175 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 190,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 182,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps poor

engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 181,977 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps poor

engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 174,071 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe rusty

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Apr 2016 165,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 132,345 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak..suspect oil filter

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 6 Jan 2015 132,339 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak..suspect oil filter

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 29 Nov 2013 145,361 miles

nearside handbrake cable been rubbing on tyre

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 145,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside handbrake cable been rubbing on tyre

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 145,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 128,123 miles

nearside front inner cv gator deteriorated

offside mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 128,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner cv gator deteriorated

offside mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,099 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,559 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside lower suspension joint worn . close to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2010 99,542 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside lower suspension joint worn . close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,325 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and edges worn, inner shoulder bald

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and inner shoulder bald

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,885 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 71,885 miles

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

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

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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AP54 LFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AP54 LFO, 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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AP54 LFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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