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LT55 KGZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,933 mi
Last recorded112,933 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's

Rear exhaust box corroding/ deteriorating

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

coolant level low at start of test

Fail 30 Sep 2016 112,933 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's

Rear exhaust box corroding/ deteriorating

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

coolant level low at start of test

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

windscreen chipped not effecting driver's view of road at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,813 miles

centre exhust section peeling

Fail 24 Sep 2014 99,813 miles

Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

centre exhust section peeling

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,910 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing and tread slight cracking

offside rear tyre tread slight cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slight damage on nearside front b post

slight oil leak

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,225 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,137 miles

advise both front tyres sidewall damage

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,137 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres sidewall damage

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,852 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,162 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 KGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KGZ, 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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What year was LT55 KGZ registered?

LT55 KGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LT55 KGZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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