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PY54 LBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,230 mi
Last recorded90,230 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 LBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off, engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,655 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,928 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,289 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,700 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST BOX SKIN COMING ADRIFT

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,916 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 57,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,096 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 20 Aug 2010 50,082 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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 20 Aug 2009 49,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,632 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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PY54 LBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY54 LBX, 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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PY54 LBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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