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LC55 XUR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

277,254 mi
Last recorded277,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 277,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 273,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 273,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 269,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 269,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 264,841 miles

Front wiper blades have small splits, still clears effectively

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum level mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tinted sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 264,841 miles

Front wiper blades have small splits, still clears effectively

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum level mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tinted sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 243,234 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tinted sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 243,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tinted sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 231,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damage

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 207,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 207,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 180,351 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 180,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 139,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 138,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 135,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 133,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010
Fail 14 Dec 2010

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 11,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 101,054 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 XUR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUR, 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 XUR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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