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LM55 DFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Inner trye worn on edge

Offside Front sill slightly weak coroded

Fail 20 Nov 2019 82,930 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

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

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

Offside Front Inner trye worn on edge

Offside Front sill slightly weak coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2018 80,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking in between tread

n/s/r tyre valve splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking in between tread

n/s/r tyre valve splitting

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 72,826 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 53,822 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,853 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wear very inner edge

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,652 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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LM55 DFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LM55 DFX, 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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LM55 DFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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