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LV55 OKW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,864 mi
Last recorded162,864 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 162,864 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 162,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 162,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 160,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 159,045 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 159,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 134,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,959 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,757 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 OKW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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