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LT55 ETF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

211,971 mi
Last recorded211,971 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ETF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 211,971 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Body component slightly loose cooling system radiator lower mount/support heavily damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing/incomplete

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 211,971 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe behind front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Body component slightly loose cooling system radiator lower mount/support heavily damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing/incomplete

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 203,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted and weak

Fail 14 Jun 2018 203,269 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted and weak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 203,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper end is missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

battery charge lamp is on

both door windows dont open

part of the exhaust system is corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 203,208 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Smashed lens. (1.3.2e)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust silencer rusted and weak.

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 186,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 177,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 177,846 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 168,018 miles

offside rear sidelamp/stop lamp and fog lamp discoloured:- recommend new lens.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,519 miles

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

front disc pads appear low:- keep in check.

offside rear sidelamp has had repair:- recommend further attention/new.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front disc pads appear low:- keep in check.

offside rear sidelamp has had repair:- recommend further attention/new.

Pass 24 May 2011 54,976 miles

front disc pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 24 May 2011 54,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 24 May 2010 49,265 miles

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

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

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

battery charging lamp illuminated on dash

tyre defects including walls damaged,abnormal wear patterns

Pass 24 May 2010 49,265 miles

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

battery charging lamp illuminated on dash

tyre defects including walls damaged,abnormal wear patterns

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,389 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,587 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,587 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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LT55 ETF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LT55 ETF, 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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LT55 ETF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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