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LC55 XWK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,147 mi
Last recorded163,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 163,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 158,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 151,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 143,978 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

TRACKING

Fail 20 Feb 2015 143,976 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

TRACKING

Pass 22 Feb 2014 137,591 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal antislip slightly worn

nearside and offside rear bumper damaged corners missing reference sharp edge

Fail 22 Feb 2014 137,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal antislip slightly worn

nearside and offside rear bumper damaged corners missing reference sharp edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,703 miles

lower gearbox stabilizer bar bush excessively deteriated

nearside rear bumper damage reference sharp edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 130,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower gearbox stabilizer bar bush excessively deteriated

nearside rear bumper damage reference sharp edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 113,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,708 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 88,708 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM TREAD REMAINING.

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 XWK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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