MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 MM TREAD WORN ON BOTH EDGES 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING COOLANT
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX AT JOINT AND BOX HOLED (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer 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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FRONT TO REAR TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEX (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM TREAD WORN BADLY BOTH EDGES 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 MM TREAD WORN ON BOTH EDGES 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY BOTH EDGES 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING COOLANT
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
.front pads low
oil leak on engine
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads low
oil leak near oil filter
radiator insecure on bracket
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
dampness around steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU55 GJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EU55 GJO, 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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What year was EU55 GJO registered?
EU55 GJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is EU55 GJO safe to buy?
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