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FM54 LFW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,036 mi
Last recorded97,036 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 LFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,036 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,663 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and n/s/f tyres walls perished

Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,663 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and n/s/f tyres walls perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,121 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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FM54 LFW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM54 LFW, 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 FM54 LFW registered?

FM54 LFW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is FM54 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 LFW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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