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LA54 AET

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

168,246 mi
Last recorded168,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 AET
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 163,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 163,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 159,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 155,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,672 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 150,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 146,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,960 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS fluid slight leak from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 138,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 132,843 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 113,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,402 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 88,402 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,911 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,162 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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LA54 AET is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LA54 AET, 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 LA54 AET registered?

LA54 AET is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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