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LG55 RTX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 102,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear bumper corners missing

Fail 26 Aug 2026 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear bumper corners missing

Pass 5 Sep 2025 98,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 88,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15/95t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,356 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,070 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,332 miles

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

Nearside windscreen chipped

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gear linkage tight

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,754 miles

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

gear linkage tight

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,138 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,394 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,212 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 RTX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LG55 RTX, 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 RTX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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