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LC54 TVF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,538 mi
Last recorded96,538 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 TVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 96,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 96,388 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Eml light not illuminating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Washer jet partially blocked

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,210 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 96,210 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,510 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,212 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,183 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,629 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,487 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,468 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,491 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,490 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,497 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,111 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,111 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,423 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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LC54 TVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC54 TVF, 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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LC54 TVF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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