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GF05 HGG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,350 mi
Last recorded166,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 HGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,524 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 150,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,712 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,712 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,371 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

one exhaust rubber missing rear section

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Sep 2018 130,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insucure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind will need checking on retest

one exhaust rubber missing rear section

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,082 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Aug 2012 92,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,256 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,491 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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF05 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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