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LS55 LZR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,036 mi
Last recorded159,036 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 159,036 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 159,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber bobbin missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 141,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 141,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 136,820 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 136,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 128,892 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 128,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 122,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,221 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,221 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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LS55 LZR 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 64.3%.

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 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 LS55 LZR, 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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LS55 LZR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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