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FM54 LGF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,456 mi
Last recorded175,456 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 175,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 175,456 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 164,486 miles

n/s inner cv boot

oil leak

windscreen scored

Pass 23 Aug 2014 151,282 miles

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

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

bonnet catch faulty

front andrear springs corroded

sills corroded

wipers worn and screen scored

Fail 23 Aug 2014 151,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

bonnet catch faulty

front andrear springs corroded

sills corroded

wipers worn and screen scored

Pass 27 Aug 2013 140,121 miles

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

brake pedal rubba worn

exauswt corroded

inner cv boots perished

o/s n/s front bottom ball joint gaitors perished

sills corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 140,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

brake pedal rubba worn

exauswt corroded

inner cv boots perished

o/s n/s front bottom ball joint gaitors perished

sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 132,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 131,844 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front inner cv boot starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 127,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,245 miles

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2010 104,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,391 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,391 miles

Oil leak

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,964 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,963 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/front tyre shoulder wear

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 LGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

FM54 LGF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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