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MT55 LXS

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,354 mi
Last recorded142,354 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 LXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 142,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 136,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 136,671 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

battery clamp is not securing the battery properly

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

crack in the windscreen nearside outside zone a and b

nearside rear lamp has been repaired with lens tape

noise from offside and nearside rear brakes when brake is applied on the brake test

Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,537 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

battery clamp is not securing the battery properly

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

crack in the windscreen nearside outside zone a and b

nearside rear lamp has been repaired with lens tape

noise from offside and nearside rear brakes when brake is applied on the brake test

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,280 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,120 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 79,937 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 66,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 55,361 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 55,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,831 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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MT55 LXS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT55 LXS, 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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MT55 LXS is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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