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AO55 GKE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,191 mi
Last recorded177,191 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 177,191 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 177,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 164,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 150,336 miles

Nearside windscreen damaged not in drivers view

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 150,336 miles

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

Nearside windscreen damaged not in drivers view

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 137,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 137,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,583 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 124,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 110,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2011 97,948 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 97,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under sheilds insecure.near side rear rim damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,571 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 GKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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