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LR55 LPE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 150,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at connections front and rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 150,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at connections front and rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,590 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 147,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 140,126 miles

Both front tyres outer cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 140,126 miles

Both front tyres outer cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 136,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,084 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 73,319 miles

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

front no plate dis/colourng

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,319 miles

front no plate dis/colourng

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,957 miles

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)

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

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 LPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LPE, 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 LPE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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