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LR55 RXV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,161 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 124,141 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various holes along the system. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Several rear mountings broken or missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has a boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Note .... accident damage to front of vehicle head lamp pushed into body work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to the inner sill under the vehicle within 30 cm of a spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has a boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens / cover has deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear lamp and dash tel tale not functioning (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy due to major leaks (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,766 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 145,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,275 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,182 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,511 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,511 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,914 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,914 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 71,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,741 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 54,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,746 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight buckling in n/s/r tyre

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 RXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXV, 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 RXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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