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LX55 TYV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Turquoise Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,191 mi
Last recorded52,191 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 TYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,191 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 52,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,276 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,743 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,003 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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LX55 TYV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Turquoise with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX55 TYV, 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 LX55 TYV registered?

LX55 TYV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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