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ET05 GXL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,718 mi
Last recorded216,718 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 216,718 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

underbody in various stages of corrosion

windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 6 Sep 2016 216,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

underbody in various stages of corrosion

windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Apr 2015 216,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

colour different from as listed

corrosion to both front brake disks

damage to rad support pannel

nearside rear tyre showing wear near limit

offside door caatch out of line

rear bumper end caps missing

water level low disconnected hose

Pass 30 Jul 2012 197,065 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear bumper end caps missing

windscreen damage

Pass 30 Jul 2011 160,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 135,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 110,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 91,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ET05 GXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ET05 GXL, 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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ET05 GXL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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