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BT55 GOP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slight damage not affecting lights

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 141,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slight damage not affecting lights

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 140,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 138,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,545 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,539 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 130,539 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,197 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,197 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,002 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,002 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,245 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,018 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,018 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,921 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,936 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,431 miles

damage to rear bumper & N/S ENd cap missing

front no plate damaged

o/s rear lamp cracked

steerin rack damp

Fail 9 Nov 2009 15,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to rear bumper & N/S ENd cap missing

front no plate damaged

o/s rear lamp cracked

steerin rack damp

Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,508 miles

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

front no plate surface scratched

l/h brake pipe slightly out of shape

l/h rear tyre scuffed on outer edge

l/h wiper not clear screen not affecting vision

r/tyres worn on outer edges

slight engine oil leak

stering rack damp with oil

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 GOP 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 65.4%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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