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LR55 LSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,828 mi
Last recorded177,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 177,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 169,779 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

front number plate starting to discolour

front/ rear suspension springs, rear antiroll bar and tow bar frame starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear light lens cracked/ repaired

power steering fluid level and brake fluid level slightly low

power steering rack slight play and slightly damp

sill panels starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 161,577 miles

near side wiper arm starting to crack

Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,577 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox drum stick (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

near side wiper arm starting to crack

Pass 26 Jan 2015 157,115 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 157,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 147,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 147,898 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,966 miles

rear suspension areas corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,702 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,242 miles

Brakes worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,242 miles

Brakes worn.

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

Spare tyre defective

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 LSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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