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FE55 GVK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,190 mi
Last recorded189,190 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 189,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill before and after wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 189,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 pieces (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill before and after wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 186,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 186,880 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front accident damage

Offside Rear Outer sill/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 181,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavy corrosion (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber getting worn

Pass 6 Feb 2017 175,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 175,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along o/s over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear further inspection advised inc sections behind heat shield and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight coolant leak from bottom corners of radiator and radiator support panel corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 171,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear further inspection advised inc sections behind heat shield and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight coolant leak from bottom corners of radiator and radiator support panel corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 165,382 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 165,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 139,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 139,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 122,938 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 122,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,006 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GVK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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