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LR55 LPL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,688 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 115,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 115,867 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,026 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 112,602 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 112,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,847 miles

o/s/r bumper end missing

Fail 15 Mar 2017 109,847 miles

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

o/s/r bumper end missing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,098 miles

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,098 miles

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

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,075 miles

batt charge light on

minor accident damage n/s/f

Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

batt charge light on

minor accident damage n/s/f

Fail 21 Dec 2013 97,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,396 miles

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

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

minor accident damage rear bumper

Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

minor accident damage rear bumper

Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,725 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,725 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 78,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,250 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 70,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,234 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 50,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LR55 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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