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LV55 NVS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

229,607 mi
Last recorded229,607 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 NVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 229,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 223,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 219,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 207,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 207,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 191,834 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 191,834 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 173,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 173,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 165,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 165,531 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 162,931 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 162,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 135,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 34,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,630 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,708 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,322 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,322 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,560 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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LV55 NVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LV55 NVS, 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 NVS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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