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LR55 GZC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,246 mi
Last recorded180,246 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GZC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 180,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 172,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 165,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 147,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 140,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 140,322 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 133,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 129,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 129,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,264 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2015 106,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

breck pedal ribble slightly deteriouted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 105,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

breck pedal ribble slightly deteriouted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 103,599 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear back box slightly deterioted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,754 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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LR55 GZC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR55 GZC, 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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LR55 GZC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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