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MW55 LXJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,565 mi
Last recorded162,565 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 162,565 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 154,839 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 154,839 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 146,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,796 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 138,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,318 miles

one of two front exhaust mountings missing But secure

Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,222 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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MW55 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW55 LXJ, 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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MW55 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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