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LM55 FGK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,172 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 139,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 131,565 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 24 Nov 2020 131,482 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 23 Oct 2020 131,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both outer sills rears (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine cross member bolt loose rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 128,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

engine damp with oil

Fail 18 Dec 2019 128,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

engine damp with oil

reverse lights in/op

Pass 13 Oct 2018 113,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2017 150,566 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight pattern weak

battery terminal loose

o/s mirror lower section cracked

oil leak noted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight pattern weak

battery terminal loose

o/s mirror lower section cracked

oil leak noted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,161 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 67,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,626 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 FGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM55 FGK, 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 FGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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