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DV55 LBZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,520 mi
Last recorded165,520 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 165,520 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

various areas of corrosion vehicle underside including all steering and suspension

Pass 18 May 2018 106,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 98,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

slight break judder on front and rear breaks

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,734 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,967 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 66,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

One front (of a pair) exhaust mounting missing.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

One front (of a pair) exhaust mounting missing.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,254 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 51,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside number plate lamp a bit dim

nearside washer jet poor

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,484 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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DV55 LBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV55 LBZ, 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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DV55 LBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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