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LN55 WZL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 WZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 121,635 miles

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2016 121,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Noisy engine.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Noisy engine.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,397 miles

Coolant leak

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

O/s cv joint noisey

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear shocks weak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear shocks weak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,837 miles

advise strong engine/gearbox mount's defective

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit

advise strong turbo pipe split

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise strong engine/gearbox mount's defective

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit

advise strong turbo pipe split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,020 miles

battery not secured correctly

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

battery not secured correctly

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Dec 2010 73,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,587 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 139,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight freeplay in nearside steering rack

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 WZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LN55 WZL, 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 WZL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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