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LG55 EWP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,632 miles

Offside Rear brake hose twisted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 148,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake hose twisted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 134,628 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,216 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 121,216 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,066 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,241 miles

rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,826 miles

n /s/f inner gater slightly worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high lever brake light not working

nearside washer jet blocked hole

Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,481 miles

high lever brake light not working

nearside washer jet blocked hole

Pass 3 Sep 2009 85,208 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,227 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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LG55 EWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LG55 EWP, 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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LG55 EWP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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