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LC54 TVJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,651 mi
Last recorded145,651 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 145,651 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

engine and gearbox oil leak

front and rear number plates marked

front brake pads close to legal limit

front discs worn thin

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

slight play in offside rear and near side front drop links

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,988 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

front and rear number plates marked

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

slight play near side front anti-roll bar drop link

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,666 miles

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

nearside rear light lense slight crack

slight corrosion on lower sill

Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 16 Jan 2015 126,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2014 117,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,732 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear sill

front headlamp aims on low limits

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

stone chip in windscreen just in limits

Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 102,774 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 86,444 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,765 miles

advise no oil in engine and water level required 3 ltrs of antifreeze top up mix

Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise no oil in engine and water level required 3 ltrs of antifreeze top up mix

Pass 22 Nov 2008 67,594 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front pads getting a little lowe

advise on condition of n/s and o/s door mirrows

Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear bumper corner section missing

Offside and nearside secondary door mirrors cracked.

Power steering fluid resevoir low.

Power steering pump noisy.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,209 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,209 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 TVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LC54 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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