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LV55 OBB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (Inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,916 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,283 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr tyre perished on side wall

nsf brake caliper slide caps missing

Oil leak

ns driveshaft inner boot leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,997 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 35,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,728 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,728 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OBB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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