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LT54 WEX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,621 mi
Last recorded161,621 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 WEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 161,621 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 161,621 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 155,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 147,574 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 147,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 140,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 130,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,180 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 123,180 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,649 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,390 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,293 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,832 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,450 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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LT54 WEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT54 WEX, 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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LT54 WEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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