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GF05 HGK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Beige Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 HGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019
Pass 28 Mar 2018 191,214 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 181,064 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 172,388 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 172,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 163,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 158,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 158,207 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 143,247 miles

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

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

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

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

horn poor sound

Pass 26 Feb 2013 143,247 miles

horn poor sound

Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,490 miles

exhaust front pipe into middle box slight blow

Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,778 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,238 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 HGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Beige with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGK, 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 GF05 HGK registered?

GF05 HGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is GF05 HGK safe to buy?

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