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LG55 VGZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

249,833 mi
Last recorded249,833 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 249,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 242,718 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 226,996 miles

Oil leak engine ()

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip pad minor wear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 211,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 211,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 199,364 miles

Nearside Front ball joint boot minor split

both front bottom arm rear bushes minor deterioration

exhaust front section flexi minor deterioration

outer sills minor deterioration

Pass 20 Jan 2015 192,814 miles

both front treads 3mm.+ inner shoulder worn off

brake pedal anti slip pad minor wear

exhaust middle to tail joint + clamp minor deterioration and middle section heatshield insecure

n/s door not open from outside

n/s/r tread outer shoulder worn off

Fail 19 Jan 2015 192,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front treads 3mm.+ inner shoulder worn off

brake pedal anti slip pad minor wear

exhaust middle to tail joint + clamp minor deterioration and middle section heatshield insecure

front to rear brake pipes travel up side of fuel tank pipe going to o/s/r flexi may req doing cannot see till other brake pipe removed

n/s door not open from outside

n/s/r tread outer shoulder worn off

Pass 3 Feb 2014 182,463 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 173,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 146,552 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 146,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,733 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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