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PY54 LBZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,236 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 128,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,638 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 125,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,255 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,537 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 112,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,810 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,675 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LBZ 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 76.2%.

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

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