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LR55 LTN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,606 mi
Last recorded196,606 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 196,606 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 183,161 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 183,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both nearside and offside outersills (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 166,997 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 132,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 129,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear wheel slightly binding when rotated by hand

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2011 121,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 121,202 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,461 miles

crack in screen not in zone a and below 40mm

Fail 30 Oct 2010 103,461 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack in screen not in zone a and below 40mm

offside and nearside rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,285 miles

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 LTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LTN, 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 LTN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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