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FL05 GUD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,632 mi
Last recorded136,632 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 136,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 134,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,857 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 128,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 111,050 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,260 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,921 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 63,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,728 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

wipers grabbing on screen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

handbrake requires attention/adjustment

wipers grabbing on screen

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,116 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,782 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,782 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,865 miles

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 GUD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FL05 GUD, 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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FL05 GUD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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