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ST55 LDZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,093 mi
Last recorded166,093 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 LDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 166,093 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 160,061 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 160,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 153,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,068 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy joint (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 119,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,649 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil sump starting to leak.

Fail 21 Dec 2013 92,568 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake pipes show signs of corrosion.

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

O/S/R anti roll bar drop link has sligth play.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,678 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,360 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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ST55 LDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST55 LDZ, 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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ST55 LDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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