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EU55 GMV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,073 mi
Last recorded209,073 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 209,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and nearside front ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 184,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 184,524 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage and nearside rear bumper corners missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 184,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

advisory ../ front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear indicator lamp cover damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2016 184,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

advisory ../ front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear indicator lamp cover damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2015 174,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 160,426 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 160,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 126,394 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 126,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,583 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,509 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 30 Nov 2009 38,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,397 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 29,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GMV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GMV, 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 GMV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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