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LC55 RAU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,284 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspected sticky trailing shoe lever arm rusty (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 126,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspected sticky trailing shoe lever arm rusty (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,652 miles

Corroded exhaust box outer skin

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe under wheel arch rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,060 miles

Nearside Rear Slight drag N.S.R brake drum

Slight exhaust leak from centre box (corroded)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 120,267 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box corroded and outer skin separating (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack gaiter has a mist of oil. (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 118,248 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Has a tight spot. (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked jet (8.2.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack gaiter has a mist of oil. (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment needed. (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Inner rack joint has a minor leak. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Slight drag from N.S.R brake drum.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 114,431 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight drag near side rear brake

Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,431 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Slight drag near side rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,991 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,991 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,066 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 104,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,355 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 95,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 73,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,655 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 RAU 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 65%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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