2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LS55 LZX
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 179,118 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 LZX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2021
- 179,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (LS55 LZX) between November 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LS55 LZX Mileage History
- 27/11/200868,891 mi
- 23/11/200991,246 mi+22,355 mi
- 15/09/2010107,371 mi+16,125 mi
- 15/09/2010107,371 mi
- 10/09/2011120,310 mi+12,939 mi
- 20/09/2012125,678 mi+5,368 mi
- 20/09/2012125,678 mi
- 14/09/2013130,869 mi+5,191 mi
- 16/09/2014136,545 mi+5,676 mi
- 17/09/2015140,131 mi+3,586 mi
- 24/09/2015140,199 mi+68 mi
- 29/06/2016142,784 mi+2,585 mi
- 26/06/2017147,752 mi+4,968 mi
- 26/07/2018161,671 mi+13,919 mi
- 28/08/2019168,545 mi+6,874 mi
- 03/11/2020169,994 mi+1,449 mi
- 20/11/2021179,118 mi+9,124 mi
- 22/11/2021179,118 mi
Average of roughly 8,488 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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