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LS54 LWV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,603 mi
Last recorded201,603 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 LWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 201,603 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 2 Apr 2022 201,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 9 Apr 2021 195,989 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORRISION

Fail 27 Mar 2021 195,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORRISION

Pass 3 Apr 2020 191,446 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2020 191,389 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 179,907 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 179,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 167,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 159,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 149,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 145,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 140,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 135,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 130,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 130,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,063 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,750 miles

body damage

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,365 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 72,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LS54 LWV 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 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 LS54 LWV, 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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LS54 LWV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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