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BT55 GXY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,033 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 151,033 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,813 miles

Corrosion to underbody

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,302 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2018 134,094 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 120,797 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,815 miles

colour n/s/r indicator

condition n/s/f inner cv boot

corrosion both front coil springs and operation of top mountings

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear under sills

fluctuation on rear brakes and balance

free play at steering wheel

front number plate

n/s/r corner bumper missing

o/s/f tyre 2mm

play in n/s steering rack joint

Fail 30 Jun 2016 115,810 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between treads (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working eye level stop light (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

colour n/s/r indicator

condition n/s/f inner cv boot

corrosion both front coil springs and operation of top mountings

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear under sills

fluctuation on rear brakes and balance

free play at steering wheel

front number plate

n/s/r corner bumper missing

o/s/f tyre 2mm

play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,800 miles

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

Chips on screen

Condition of wipers

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,892 miles

chips in screen

condition of brake pedal rubber

corrosion and grease on rear of o/s and n/s main brake pipes

corrosion on sills

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

n/s handbrake

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 20 Jun 2014 115,890 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

chips in screen

condition of brake pedal rubber

corrosion and grease on rear of o/s and n/s main brake pipes

corrosion on sills

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

n/s handbrake

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,409 miles

Chips on screen

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Fail 5 Jun 2013 103,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Chips on screen

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,852 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Wear to nearside front tyre

Wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2012 84,849 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake travel

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

Wear to nearside front tyre

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 67,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,685 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,919 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 53,919 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,906 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 31,906 miles

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

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 GXY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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