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FH54 LVD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,651 mi
Last recorded144,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 LVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,651 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

sill cover fitted

steering rack damp/wet

underside surface corriosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,954 miles

Battery light on.

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

General underbody corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 143,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery light on.

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

General underbody corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,116 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Front headlights deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Front headlights deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 151,367 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 138,939 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front inner both gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2018 138,925 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front inner both gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,358 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,452 miles

both outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

front brake discs slightly scored

offside front tyre close to the legal limit

oil around engine

Fail 21 Apr 2015 118,341 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

both outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

centre exhaust section has a small blow

front brake discs slightly scored

offside front tyre close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil around engine

Pass 7 Apr 2014 112,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,032 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,072 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

alignment

Fail 19 Apr 2012 98,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

alignment

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,982 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,013 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,030 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,374 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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FH54 LVD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH54 LVD, 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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FH54 LVD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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