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LG55 VJL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,703 mi
Last recorded199,703 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 199,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside sills corroded not considered excessive

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 199,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside sills corroded not considered excessive

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 194,205 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 194,205 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 186,846 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 181,546 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 181,539 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 175,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 170,585 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 170,585 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 165,835 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 165,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

underside of vehical dirty tested as best as i could see visable

Pass 29 Nov 2014 165,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

underside of vehical dirty tested as best as i could see visable

Pass 30 Nov 2013 154,814 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 143,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 137,264 miles

exhaust centre section corroding + blowing slightly

high level brake light inop

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 15 Sep 2010 122,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 122,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,740 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,573 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 VJL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VJL, 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 LG55 VJL registered?

LG55 VJL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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