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VA54 LCX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 LCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 126,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,940 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,356 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,105 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 94,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,252 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,252 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,664 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,904 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 52,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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VA54 LCX 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 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VA54 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA54 LCX registered?

VA54 LCX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is VA54 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 LCX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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