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LS55 MHN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,066 mi
Last recorded131,066 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,066 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,040 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 22 Nov 2016 116,359 miles

Engine Oil Leak

N/S/F Tyre Badly Worn On Outside Edge

No Bumper End Caps Fitted on N/S/R + O/S/R

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,358 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Oil Leak

N/S/F Tyre Badly Worn On Outside Edge

No Bumper End Caps Fitted on N/S/R + O/S/R

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,639 miles

Major Oil Leak from Oil Filter Area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Intercooler to Inlet Manifold Boost Pipe Spilt

Major Oil Leak from Oil Filter Area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,353 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required

(4.1B.1b)The tyre fitted across axle (1) and (2) are none commercial grade tyres fitted

(6.1C.1)The nearside and offside rear bumper end caps are not fitted

(6.1C.1)The offside front drivers door panel has detached along the seam adjacent to the door lock mechanism and appears to have had a rough and ready temporary repair,which should be given proper attention

(6.2B.1a)The nearside front passenger's door check strap is detached

(6.2B.1a)The offside front driver's door check strap is malfunctioning

Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.9.2a)The electrical wiring at the offside rear roof panel area is damaged and not able to establish if it is a hazard or not

(4.1B.1b)The tyre fitted across axle (1) and (2) are none commercial grade tyres fitted

(6.1C.1)The nearside and offside rear bumper end caps are not fitted

(6.1C.1)The offside front drivers door panel has detached along the seam adjacent to the door lock mechanism and appears to have had a rough and ready temporary repair,which should be given proper attention

(6.2B.1a)The nearside front passenger's door check strap is detached

(6.2B.1a)The offside front driver's door check strap is malfunctioning

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items secured to the windscreen swept area should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,920 miles

(1.8B.2)The nearside headlamp dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit at the time of examination

(1.8B.2)The offside headlamp dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit at the time of examination

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.7A.2)The rear service brakes across axle (2) are increasing at about the same rate during application,and appear ready for service

(3.7A.3)The rear service brakes during sustained application have slight variation across axle (2),indicating that they are ready for service

(3.7A.4)The rear service brakes across axle (2) when reducing are at about the same rate,but appear ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.84mm

(4.1E.1)The nearsidee rear tyre at outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(6.1.4)The nearside rear bumper end cap is missing

(6.1.4)The offside front drivers door panel is damaged along its length adjacent to the A post area.The door has also had a temporary repair carried out along the opposite edge

(6.1.4)The offside rear bumper end cap is missing

(6.2.1b)The nearside front door check strap is not functioning as intended

(6.2.1b)The offside front door check strap is not functioning as intended

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting at the ends

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

(1.8B.2)The nearside headlamp dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit at the time of examination

(1.8B.2)The offside headlamp dipped beam horizontal image is set at the lower 2.0% limit at the time of examination

(2.3.1)The power steering fluid level is at the manufacturer minimum recommendations

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.7A.2)The rear service brakes across axle (2) are increasing at about the same rate during application,and appear ready for service

(3.7A.3)The rear service brakes during sustained application have slight variation across axle (2),indicating that they are ready for service

(3.7A.4)The rear service brakes across axle (2) when reducing are at about the same rate,but appear ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.84mm

(4.1E.1)The nearsidee rear tyre at outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(6.1.4)The nearside rear bumper end cap is missing

(6.1.4)The offside front drivers door panel is damaged along its length adjacent to the A post area.The door has also had a temporary repair carried out along the opposite edge

(6.1.4)The offside rear bumper end cap is missing

(6.2.1b)The nearside front door check strap is not functioning as intended

(6.2.1b)The offside front door check strap is not functioning as intended

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting at the ends

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,521 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp fitted does not operate when the foot brake is applied

(1.9.1)The vehicles battery is not correctly secured as intended

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.13mm

(6.1C.1)The offside rear bumper end cap missing

(8.0)The fuel cap access flap is insecure

(8.1.1)The offside door mirror lower section of glass is missing

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has damage present approximately 010mm diameter

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 16 Nov 2012 62,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp fitted does not operate when the foot brake is applied

(1.8B.2)The nearside dipped beam horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit

(1.9.1)The vehicles battery is not correctly secured as intended

(3.5.1g)The nearside front brake pads are worn close to the limit

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pads are worn close to the limit

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.13mm

(6.1C.1)The offside rear bumper end cap missing

(8.0)The fuel cap access flap is insecure

(8.1.1)The offside door mirror lower section of glass is missing

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is excessively deteriorated

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has damage present approximately 010mm diameter

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,518 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,518 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,059 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,156 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 MHN 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 58.8%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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