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BT55 GMZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,039 mi
Last recorded188,039 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 188,039 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outer/inner. both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 159,605 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO REAR PIPE CORRODED AND MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER NO CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 206,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 201,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 201,442 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 178,349 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 178,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split in part (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% efort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 161,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 161,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 145,748 miles

abs warning light brakets for wires loose on nearside and offside rear wheels

neartside and offside front and rear brake pipes rusting

rear centre stop light very poor

slight wear on brake pedel rubber

two front brake discs rusting on inside of discs

Fail 16 Sep 2014 145,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

abs warning light brakets for wires loose on nearside and offside rear wheels

neartside and offside front and rear brake pipes rusting

rear centre stop light very poor

slight wear on brake pedel rubber

two front brake discs rusting on inside of discs

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,048 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 131,035 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 131,032 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant low

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,111 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 96,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

noise from engine/gear box

o/s/r abs cable loose

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spill return pipes perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

spill return pipes perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,461 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 62,461 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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BT55 GMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT55 GMZ, 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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BT55 GMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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