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LG55 XWH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

302,221 mi
Last recorded302,221 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 302,221 miles

Battery light on

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 302,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Whiter light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Battery light on

Both sells blistered

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 282,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 282,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 279,184 miles

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

both rear service brakes fluctuate but not excessively

center exhaust mounting missing

Pass 13 Feb 2019 273,799 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 267,810 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 260,631 miles

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

slight fluid leak from rack gaiters

Pass 16 Feb 2016 253,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 246,000 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 246,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 217,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 191,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 191,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2012 153,194 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 12 Jul 2011 114,299 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,957 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,943 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 XWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG55 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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