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LS55 UWF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,927 mi
Last recorded175,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

rear bumper slight rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,670 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 163,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 155,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer door sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 147,531 miles

Nearside Front arm has wear on pin bush

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

bonnet opens but not as intended

Pass 11 Sep 2018 141,684 miles

centre exhaust slight blow and both sides outer sills have been repaired and body filler prescent n/s/r and front screen damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2018 141,469 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust slight blow and both sides outer sills have been repaired and body filler prescent n/s/r and front screen damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2017 133,705 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON O/S

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

oil leaks around engine

Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON O/S

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

oil leaks around engine

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,312 miles

bonnet release still to open

nearside front tyre bald on edges and close to limit

nearside hand brake reading low and efficiency only just met

odd size tyres and wheels fitted front to rear axles

Fail 15 Aug 2016 129,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet release still to open

nearside front tyre bald on edges and close to limit

odd size tyres and wheels fitted front to rear axles

Fail 11 Jul 2016 129,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill area / within 30cm of rear suspension (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread poor condition / damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 93,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,581 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 UWF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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