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LC54 XCA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,867 mi
Last recorded118,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,867 miles

the front brake discs are heavily corroded and pitted

the nearside and offside headlamp lenses are faded

the nearside and offside wiper arms are worn

the offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

the offside no plate light is in opp

Pass 3 Jul 2023 117,086 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 117,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,549 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s number plate lamp inop

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

o/s under sill corroded and holed

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,461 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r indicator faded

o/s number plate lamp inop

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

o/s under sill corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,045 miles

sight play in the offside front drop link

the front brake discs are corroded and the pads are low

the nearside and offside headlamp lenses are faded

the nearside and offside inner sills are heavily corroded

the nearside and offside outer sills are heavily corroded

the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit

the offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread

Fail 22 Jun 2021 111,042 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sight play in the offside front drop link

the front brake discs are corroded and the pads are low

the nearside and offside headlamp lenses are faded

the nearside and offside inner sills are heavily corroded

the nearside and offside outer sills are heavily corroded

the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit

the offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread

Pass 3 Jun 2020 108,063 miles

front brake discs corroded

signs of oil leak

slight weep from o/s/r shocker

Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,038 miles

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

signs of oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2019 108,037 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

slight play in the offside front roll bar drop link

small tear to the offside wiper

the front brake discs are heavily corroded and pitted

the nearside and offside outer sills are heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,544 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 96,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,611 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 86,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,834 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 80,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,116 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 70,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,388 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre rear view mirror missing

off side rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 19 Nov 2011 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre rear view mirror missing

off side rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 51,802 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)

nearside Front Wiper blade split but clears windscreen

offside Front Wiper blade split but clears windscreen

offside Rear Bumper corner missing

Fail 6 Nov 2010 51,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

nearside Front Wiper blade split but clears windscreen

offside Front Wiper blade split but clears windscreen

offside Rear Bumper corner missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,149 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,277 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 18,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 XCA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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