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EU55 GJJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 GJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin has separated

Fail 10 Dec 2025 83,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin has separated

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer skin separated from box

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h4 bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box outer skin separated from box

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,566 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,040 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,724 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,745 miles

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

engine mounting at rear worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 May 2019 66,386 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 May 2018 63,888 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 May 2017 60,433 miles

exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 May 2015 51,299 miles

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 48,487 miles

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,795 miles

high level brake bulb inop

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,779 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,350 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

HEAVERLY ADVICE THAT THE O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER TREAD

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 26,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre on 1-6

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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EU55 GJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU55 GJJ, 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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EU55 GJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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