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DE55 LCJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,031 mi
Last recorded148,031 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 LCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,262 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 130,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,103 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,213 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 111,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,213 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,375 miles

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

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

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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DE55 LCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE55 LCJ, 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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What year was DE55 LCJ registered?

DE55 LCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DE55 LCJ safe to buy?

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