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LB55 AYM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,676 mi
Last recorded208,676 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 208,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 198,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central stop lamp inoperative

slight play to both front road wheels. suspect front inner steering tie rod ends slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2021 198,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central stop lamp inoperative

slight play to both front road wheels. suspect front inner steering tie rod ends slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2020 191,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly tone poor (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light underbody corrosion

nearside front road wheel distorted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 182,543 miles

horn tone poor

chip to windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front road wheel slightly distorterd

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play to offside front road wheel-suspected inner steering tie rod end

Pass 18 Jan 2018 165,217 miles

power steering noisy

Fail 17 Jan 2018 165,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre split but not to cords

power steering noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2017 154,038 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,524 miles

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

spare wheel not secure

Fail 16 Feb 2016 146,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

spare wheel not secure

Pass 17 Feb 2015 137,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,902 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 111,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 111,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,909 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 100,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,079 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,059 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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LB55 AYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB55 AYM, 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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LB55 AYM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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