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FE55 GSV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,413 mi
Last recorded179,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 179,413 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft Support Bearing Noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2017 179,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driveshaft Support Bearing Noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2016 166,854 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 166,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 156,527 miles

oil resadue on engine

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2015 156,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre very poor condition

oil resadue on engine

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 146,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 137,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 137,492 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 127,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,074 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 112,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 GSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE55 GSV, 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 FE55 GSV registered?

FE55 GSV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is FE55 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 GSV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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