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FM54 LGG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 LGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,629 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 104,624 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear N/S HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underneath corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,020 miles

BOTH FRONT DRIVESHAFTS OUTER C.V BOOTS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,020 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE INNER & OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT DRIVESHAFTS OUTER C.V BOOTS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,109 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Fail 9 Aug 2019 96,109 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,106 miles

both sills starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both sills starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling driveshaft (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,158 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,883 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,796 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,151 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 46,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,460 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 21,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 13,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LGG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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