CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU55 GRX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,575 mi
Last recorded61,575 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,843 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has slight bulge

offside front tyre cracked sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 45,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,776 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU55 GRX 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 90.5%.

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 GRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU55 GRX?

You can check the full history of EU55 GRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU55 GRX registered?

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

Is EU55 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 GRX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU55 GRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU55 GRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.