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LS55 MFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,025 mi
Last recorded181,025 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 181,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 174,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 168,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper arm damaged/missing pivot spigot

Offside Rear Sill holed and corroded - not a prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2018 168,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sill holed and corroded - not a prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2017 157,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 147,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 137,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 134,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 134,051 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,694 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 129,694 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 126,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 126,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,996 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 MFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS55 MFX, 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 MFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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