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AO55 GJJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,133 mi
Last recorded153,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 153,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,081 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 128,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,298 miles

n/s rear bumper end missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2013 112,052 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear bumper end missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,256 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing area

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

glow plug live supply wire broken

radiator loose at lower mounting

rear heat shield loose

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,690 miles

both rear tyres low

centre brake light not working

oil leak

oil over top of engine

power steering fluid level low

rear exhaust poor condition

rear indicators faded

steering rack damp on limit

wipers poor

Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres low

centre brake light not working

oil leak

oil over top of engine

power steering fluid level low

rear exhaust poor condition

rear indicators faded

steering rack damp on limit

wipers poor

Fail 13 Sep 2010 67,348 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,348 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,654 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,654 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,186 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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AO55 GJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO55 GJJ, 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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AO55 GJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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