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FL05 GSZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

61,886 mi
Last recorded61,886 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,886 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 61,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,298 miles

Offside Rear Bumper end cap

Fail 10 Oct 2022 58,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper end cap

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,088 miles

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

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

o/s bumper cap missing

Fail 22 Sep 2021 54,088 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s bumper cap missing

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,718 miles

headlights getting poor

Fail 10 Oct 2019 48,718 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlights getting poor

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,060 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2018 44,060 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres are getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,909 miles

Offside Rear end cap missing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 30,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear end cap missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,968 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 24,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,254 miles

1 of 2 front exhaust mounts missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,435 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 17,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,757 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm and both fronts wearing low on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2012 14,757 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm and both fronts wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,751 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 10,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,203 miles

slight play in n/s/front antiroll bar bush

Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,295 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 6,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FL05 GSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FL05 GSZ, 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 FL05 GSZ registered?

FL05 GSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is FL05 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 GSZ shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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