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CN55 GZH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 GZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,085 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,067 miles

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

first application of service brake does not feel right

Fail 16 Oct 2024 54,057 miles

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

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

first application of service brake does not feel right

Pass 20 Oct 2023 53,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded condition

Fail 30 Sep 2023 53,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are corroded and rear drums corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both have heavy corrosion and on all suspension parts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both have heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 52,599 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both bad in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 52,183 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both bad in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot just starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering pump a little noisy

Fail 27 Oct 2020 48,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering pump a little noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,122 miles

3 exhaust rubbers missing

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

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

wiper blade marks on front screen

Fail 23 Oct 2019 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

3 exhaust rubbers missing

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

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

wiper blade marks on front screen

Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,720 miles

high level brake light not working. signs of grease n/s/f inner cv boot.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,136 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 32,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,162 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,602 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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CN55 GZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CN55 GZH, 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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CN55 GZH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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