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FE55 GVM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,504 mi
Last recorded130,504 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,504 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 130,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 130,183 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

slight crack to bottom of windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,353 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 123,353 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 105,686 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,625 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,494 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,565 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,838 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,838 miles

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

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 GVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

FE55 GVM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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