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103,338 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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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