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LV55 NPY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

202,352 mi
Last recorded202,352 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 NPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 202,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2024 201,816 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres at 3/2mm tread

Pass 18 May 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 May 2023

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe snap off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 May 2022 198,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 195,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 194,953 miles

Exhaust Rubbers worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 194,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 193,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 193,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 193,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 186,268 miles

Oil leak

battery warning light stays ON

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 173,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 153,036 miles

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

nearside front inner CV gaitor split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 140,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 127,746 miles

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,723 miles

headlamps give yellow light

ns drive shaft inner gaiter split

osr tyre worn on inner edge

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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LV55 NPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LV55 NPY, 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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LV55 NPY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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