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LS55 UTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,141 mi
Last recorded141,141 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 140,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 140,467 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake pedal (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 136,156 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,929 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 90,444 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 90,444 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 UTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LS55 UTV, 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 UTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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