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GF05 CKJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,855 mi
Last recorded147,855 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 147,855 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 147,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 138,964 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 138,964 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured broken and hitting chassis near brake pipe mount (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 129,246 miles

Front Exhaust rubber mount broken

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

Nearside Steering rack oil on rack and boot

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,694 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

high level stop light not working

nearside rear bumper end cap and wheel arch trim missing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 120,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

high level stop light not working

nearside rear bumper end cap and wheel arch trim missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,175 miles

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

front registration plate damaged,unlikely to be misread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,965 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,965 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,053 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to limits ;advise replace

Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to limits ;advise replace

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,338 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,229 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,439 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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GF05 CKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GF05 CKJ, 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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GF05 CKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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