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EN55 GZP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

212,529 mi
Last recorded212,529 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 GZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 212,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 202,733 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 193,837 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 193,837 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 191,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,629 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,056 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,593 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 59,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 29,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 19,070 miles

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

osr tyre cracking in treads

Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,274 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 15,166 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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EN55 GZP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 EN55 GZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 GZP registered?

EN55 GZP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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