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LR55 LUJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,855 mi
Last recorded108,855 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,855 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 108,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 19 Nov 2020 102,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,731 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,536 miles

Both N/S/F and O/S/R tyres badly cracked and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (mid section) and deteriorated also (7.1.2)

Lower bracket for O/S headlight broken but unit still secure

Oil leak ()

Radiator support and sump damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,541 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 41,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,807 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 LUJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LUJ, 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

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What year was LR55 LUJ registered?

LR55 LUJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is LR55 LUJ safe to buy?

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