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BT55 GSY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 147,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

knock from rack/ column

Fail 8 Jan 2018 147,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill corroded either side of patch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

knock from rack/ column

Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

wear in rack ns

Fail 20 Jan 2017 136,838 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded silll (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

wear in rack ns

Pass 6 Jan 2016 125,210 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 107,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front flexi slightly insecure

Fail 23 May 2013 107,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front flexi slightly insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 106,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 90,450 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,077 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,820 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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 GSY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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