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LC55 XUO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,776 mi
Last recorded188,776 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 188,776 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe by front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Aug 2018 183,796 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear quator light accident damage

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 183,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear quator light accident damage

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 174,260 miles

exhaust system corroded

headlamp aims faded

n/s/f tyre perished & on limit

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished & cuts

rust & corrosion patches

slight exhaust leak (front joint)

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake

small oil leak (engine & gearbox)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 174,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified sensor insecure (3.4.4)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

headlamp aims faded

n/s/f tyre perished & on limit

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished & cuts

rust & corrosion patches

slight exhaust leak (front joint)

slight fluctuation n/s/f brake

small oil leak (engine & gearbox)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 163,335 miles

back box corroded

head lamp aims faded

n/s wiper smeary

n/s/r tyre perished, cuts

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre cuts

o/s/r light sharp edge

o/s/r tyre cuts

power steering rack slightly damp

rear exhaust rubber lose from body

small oil leak

various small rust patches

Fail 4 Aug 2016 163,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box corroded

head lamp aims faded

n/s wiper smeary

n/s/r tyre perished, cuts

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre cuts

o/s/r light sharp edge

o/s/r tyre cuts

power steering rack slightly damp

rear exhaust rubber lose from body

small oil leak

various small rust patches

Pass 5 Aug 2015 156,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 156,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

exhaust badly corroded & minor leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,241 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank, & corrosion in offside front brake pipe

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front caliper rubber caps missing

spare wheel missing

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2014 153,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank, & corrosion in offside front brake pipe

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front caliper rubber caps missing

spare wheel missing

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2013 149,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 149,760 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 141,713 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 141,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 116,438 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2009 106,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,539 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 98,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 XUO 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 XUO, 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 XUO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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