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LC55 GRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,926 mi
Last recorded181,926 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 181,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 181,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 173,520 miles

Oil leak on engine

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 173,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak on engine

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 165,277 miles

Brake pipes corroded

CV joints worn

Damage on front of van

Front brakes slightly out of balence

Hand brake lever high

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

Oil leak and water leak on engine

Play in rack ends

Fail 17 Nov 2015 165,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pipes corroded

CV joints worn

Damage on front of van

Front brakes slightly out of balence

Hand brake lever high

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

Oil leak and water leak on engine

Play in rack ends

Pass 27 Oct 2014 157,186 miles

Damage to rear box section.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Slaght binding on rear brakes.

Slight play in steering rack ends o/s & n/s.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 156,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to rear box section.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Slaght binding on rear brakes.

Slight play in steering rack ends o/s & n/s.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 146,519 miles

Damage to rear centre box section.

Flat spot on n/s rear tyre.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Water leak on engine.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 146,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Damage to rear centre box section.

Flat spot on n/s rear tyre.

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Water leak on engine.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,052 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front rad damaged but not leak

n/s wheel arch covers missing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 128,552 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front road wheel not sitting straight

near side front wheel arch moulding is missing

radiater support is distorted

rear of front to rear brake pipes are slightly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 165,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,682 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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LC55 GRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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