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LN55 WXA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,217 mi
Last recorded161,217 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 WXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 161,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 155,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 155,241 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 152,239 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 152,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 147,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 139,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 139,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 116,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,595 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,762 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,362 miles

slight leak from nearside front cv gaiter

Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,361 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak from nearside front cv gaiter

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,643 miles

both front tyre worn around inner edge?

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,129 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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LN55 WXA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LN55 WXA, 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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LN55 WXA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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