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LM54 MVT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 MVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 188,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 183,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 182,653 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 182,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 181,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 181,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 170,284 miles

front brake pads low inner

handbrake lever slightly high

rear leaf spring corrode offside and nearside

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2016 170,284 miles

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

front brake pads low inner

handbrake lever slightly high

rear leaf spring corrode offside and nearside

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2015 157,069 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 157,069 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 148,033 miles

hand brake lever slightly high

offside and nearside leaf spring slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 148,033 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever slightly high

offside and nearside leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 139,060 miles

steering rack weaping

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

power steering pump weaping

Fail 9 Aug 2013 139,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

power steering pump weaping

steering rack weaping

Pass 30 Mar 2012 125,468 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise on n/s/f c.v joint

slight noisy on o/s/f wheel bearing/c.v joint

the centre brake lamp is not working

the rear engine mount is worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 125,468 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise on n/s/f c.v joint

slight noisy on o/s/f wheel bearing/c.v joint

the centre brake lamp is not working

the rear engine mount is worn

Pass 23 Apr 2011 117,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 117,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 103,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 84,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LM54 MVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM54 MVT, 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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LM54 MVT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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