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LR55 GZE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,170 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 108,170 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,607 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,607 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,541 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Offside Front Outer sill panel slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 95,541 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Offside Front Outer sill panel slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

oil leak from engine sump

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

vehicle internal headlight adjuster used

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,447 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake imbalance is 53%.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,629 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,143 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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LR55 GZE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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