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LC55 BUO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

180,519 mi
Last recorded180,519 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 BUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 180,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 170,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2017 170,853 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 160,153 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 160,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 153,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 153,241 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2014 144,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2013 132,636 miles

both rear tyres perising & close to legal limit

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads low

o/s rear bumper corner missing

Fail 18 May 2013 132,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perising & close to legal limit

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads low

o/s rear bumper corner missing

Fail 14 May 2012 114,468 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded

front pads appear low advise inpection

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

intake pipes insecure

slight leak n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

steering rack inner joints worn

travel on hand brake

Pass 14 May 2012 114,468 miles

exhaust badly corroded

front pads appear low advise inpection

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

intake pipes insecure

slight leak n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

steering rack inner joints worn

travel on hand brake

Fail 17 May 2011 106,129 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

both wiper blades smeary

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 May 2011 106,129 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

both wiper blades smeary

power steering rack damp

Pass 14 May 2010 92,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

front number plate cracked

windscreen is chipped outside swept area

Fail 14 May 2010 92,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low

front number plate cracked

windscreen is chipped outside swept area

Pass 19 May 2009 72,017 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 72,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,167 miles

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

oil leak

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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LC55 BUO 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 55%.

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 LC55 BUO, 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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LC55 BUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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