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BL54 GCO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,847 mi
Last recorded128,847 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 128,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 117,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 106,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 106,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,888 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 58,888 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,646 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BL54 GCO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL54 GCO, 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 BL54 GCO registered?

BL54 GCO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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