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LC55 XWX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 XWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,690 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 145,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 7 Jan 2017 143,221 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 143,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 137,812 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 124,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 124,112 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 110,704 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 110,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,908 miles

nearside rear tyre fitted wrong side (DIRECTIONAL)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,663 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,375 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 82,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 69,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,680 miles

handbrake travel long

wear both sides front tyres

Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel long

wear both sides front tyres

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 XWX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XWX, 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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What year was LC55 XWX registered?

LC55 XWX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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