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BT55 GZU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,722 mi
Last recorded156,722 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 156,722 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 156,702 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 152,816 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 152,564 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 150,266 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,987 miles

Front Oil leak intercooler ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 129,987 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 121,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 121,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 114,569 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper arm worn

Fail 11 Dec 2013 104,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,096 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,282 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,246 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,236 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,169 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 67,169 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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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