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LD55 WEF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,184 mi
Last recorded81,184 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,544 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering level low but above minimum

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,949 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,724 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,539 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,539 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper... (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,914 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 55,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 53,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,403 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,337 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 36,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,121 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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LD55 WEF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD55 WEF, 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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LD55 WEF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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