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G16 GDM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,595 mi
Last recorded100,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 GDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,308 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 25 Jun 2024 96,308 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,714 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 89,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,249 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 87,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 84,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,400 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,004 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,529 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,523 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s front tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,618 miles

front pads getting low

leaf springs corroding

slight play in front inner rack joints

Fail 11 Apr 2014 54,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front pads getting low

leaf springs corroding

slight play in front inner rack joints

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,124 miles

2 x centre exhaust hangers missing

heavy surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

spare wheel loose but secure

Fail 8 Apr 2013 49,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2 x centre exhaust hangers missing

heavy surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

spare wheel loose but secure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,583 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sligth damage to front number plate

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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G16 GDM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G16 GDM, 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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G16 GDM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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