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ST55 LHH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 LHH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Inner and Outer sills corroded

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

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,546 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear bumper corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,546 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear bumper corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,208 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes slightly worn/perished

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,277 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes slightly worn/perished

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,247 miles

leak on steering

Fail 7 Jan 2022 93,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

leak on steering

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,399 miles

screen damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,109 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,887 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,122 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 10,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is ST55 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 LHH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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