MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section, center of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak intercooler ()
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)
Front Oil leak intercooler ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper arm pivot worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper arm pivot worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside windscreen wiper arm worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust mount damaged
clutch pedal rubber missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust mount damaged
clutch pedal rubber missing
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall
n/s/f tyre has slight cut on sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre has slight cut on sidewall
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BT55 GZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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