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EO55 LGW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 LGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,690 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 117,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm and is bald on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,696 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 102,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,016 miles

Both offside and nearside sills have small corrosion holes in at the rear, not effecting any load bearing points.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 98,016 miles

Both offside and nearside sills have small corrosion holes in at the rear, not effecting any load bearing points.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Small piece of corrosion on offside sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,838 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,812 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 26,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,458 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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EO55 LGW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EO55 LGW, 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 EO55 LGW registered?

EO55 LGW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EO55 LGW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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