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LR55 LOA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,396 mi
Last recorded71,396 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,464 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 68,463 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 65,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 61,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,644 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,617 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,559 miles

noise from rear brakes when in rollers

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,075 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,946 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,111 miles

wiper blades worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet badge missing

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,111 miles

bonnet badge missing

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

rear brakes noisy

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,388 miles

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

Rear brakes noisy on brake tester rollers.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,210 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 14,210 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 LOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LOA, 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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What year was LR55 LOA registered?

LR55 LOA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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