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LC55 GSY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

178,688 mi
Last recorded178,688 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 178,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 173,635 miles

Front No water in header tank due to leaking radiator

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 173,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front No water in header tank due to leaking radiator

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 166,192 miles

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

Nearside Front blind spot mirror missing

Fail 26 Oct 2018 166,190 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front blind spot mirror missing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 152,815 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passenger (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view driver (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber slight split

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 152,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passenger (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view driver (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber slight split

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,308 miles

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

Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged glass both sides ()

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 146,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged glass both sides ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,771 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 139,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,569 miles

Center stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 123,569 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 107,395 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

coolant level low

Fail 21 Nov 2012 107,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

coolant level low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,539 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 18 Oct 2011 100,539 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2010 94,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 94,174 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,416 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,926 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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