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LR55 RTX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,818 mi
Last recorded121,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 RTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2022 100,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,996 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearest bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearest bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,187 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 49,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,608 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,191 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 28,191 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 13,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,415 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 RTX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

LR55 RTX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is LR55 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 RTX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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