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WG55 LNM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,991 mi
Last recorded109,991 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LNM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,991 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 109,991 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 101,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 101,677 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter/housing assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot cracking slight

Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot cracking slight

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 58,195 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 48,380 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2015 48,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 42,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,345 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,744 miles

brake fluid has a very high water content-see test sheet

slight distortion detected on front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,863 miles

Al four tyres are perished

Battery light on the dash and acid leaking from the battery

Horn button inop but the other one on the steering wheel works

No oil in the engine- topped up to min.

o/s/r tyre has two nails in the tread

Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Al four tyres are perished

Battery light on the dash and acid leaking from the battery

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn button inop but the other one on the steering wheel works

No oil in the engine- topped up to min.

o/s/r tyre has two nails in the tread

Pass 1 May 2010 20,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,123 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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WG55 LNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG55 LNM, 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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WG55 LNM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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