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FE55 GPF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,313 mi
Last recorded181,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GPF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 181,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 175,827 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 175,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

power steering reservoir close to minimum

Pass 1 Jun 2015 170,018 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 26 May 2015 170,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2014 162,640 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 153,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 142,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,863 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FE55 GPF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE55 GPF, 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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FE55 GPF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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