CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR55 LSD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,752 mi
Last recorded168,752 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 168,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not structural

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not structural

Pass 18 Oct 2024 165,913 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive/structural

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive/structural

Pass 17 Oct 2023 153,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 141,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,189 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 110,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 99,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,951 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,649 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,529 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 39,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,513 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,786 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,786 miles

Centre 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR55 LSD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR55 LSD?

You can check the full history of LR55 LSD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR55 LSD registered?

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

Is LR55 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 LSD shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR55 LSD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR55 LSD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.