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EU55 GKE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,240 mi
Last recorded91,240 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,206 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 88,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 81,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 89,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,534 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 64,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 61,080 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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,601 miles

n/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre tread worn and bald on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Jul 2016 49,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre tread worn and bald on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Jul 2015 47,056 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2014

exhaust silencer dertiated and blowing, but not excessive

n/s rear tyre outter wall deteriated

Pass 13 Jul 2013 41,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightley perished on sidewalls

Fail 13 Jul 2013 41,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightley perished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 30,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,736 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,736 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,036 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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EU55 GKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EU55 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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