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LS55 MFO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,610 mi
Last recorded185,610 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 185,610 miles

battery has slight movement-anti slip rubber deteriorated-oil leak-power steering component has slight seepage-n/s/f tyre inner edge worn-brake pipes covered by substance

both rear leaf springs corroded-sills corroded-both front coil springs corroded-o/s/f tyre tread starting to perish-wipers smearing

Fail 9 Nov 2018 185,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed, x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery has slight movement-anti slip rubber deteriorated-oil leak-power steering component has slight seepage-n/s/f tyre inner edge worn-brake pipes covered by substance

both rear leaf springs corroded-sills corroded-both front coil springs corroded-o/s/f tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2017 177,335 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 174,249 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes surface corroded

nearside headlamp deteriorated affecting beam image

Fail 2 Nov 2016 174,243 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes surface corroded

nearside headlamp deteriorated affecting beam image

Pass 19 Nov 2015 169,144 miles

nearside headlamp has poor beam image

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2015 169,140 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

nearside headlamp has poor beam image

Pass 6 Nov 2014 162,058 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe (rear portion) corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe (rear portion) corroded

windscreen wipers not self parking

Fail 6 Nov 2014 162,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front to rear brake pipe (rear portion) corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe (rear portion) corroded

windscreen wipers not self parking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 157,465 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 157,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 150,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 150,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 146,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 146,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 143,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2010 143,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroding

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 MFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LS55 MFO, 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 MFO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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