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FM54 LGC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,863 mi
Last recorded138,863 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,863 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 136,663 miles

All brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 136,662 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,814 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded but not excessive

nearside outer sill starting to corrode but no holes at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge but through to cords

offside front brake pipe corroded but not excessive

offside outer sill starting to corrode but no holes at time of test

offside rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,127 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 120,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hi level stop light not working

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,352 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,656 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,026 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 LGC 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 FM54 LGC, 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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FM54 LGC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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