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BT55 GXL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 100,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,937 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,297 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,432 miles

Central stop lamp not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the wear limit. advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging in drivers view. accessory holder on centre windscreen. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

power steering fluid below minimum level.

Fail 20 Dec 2018 80,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central stop lamp not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at the wear limit. advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging in drivers view. accessory holder on centre windscreen. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

power steering fluid below minimum level.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,215 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory holder on centre windscreen. ()

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central stop lamp not working.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory holder on centre windscreen. ()

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

oil leak from intercooler pipe.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,343 miles

All indicators slightly discolored.

Both rear tyres deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Offside front wiper blade slightly smeary.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 64,342 miles

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

All indicators slightly discolored.

Both rear tyres deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Offside front wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,902 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside wiper arm insecure.

both rear bumper end caps missing.

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,916 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 48,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,997 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 23,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,960 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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BT55 GXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BT55 GXL, 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 GXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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