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GF05 MFE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,096 mi
Last recorded169,096 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 169,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 168,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 151,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 151,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 144,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar d-bush worn

Nearside Front link worn

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres close to limit

some corrosion on outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2021 138,948 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar mounting bolt loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 138,948 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar mounting bolt loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion damage to sill panels evident and areas of vehicle underside ,and components

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

Full inspection of brake pipes underneath not possible due to heavy corrosion protective coating applied

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

Nearside rear brake has slight binding when rotated by hand

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

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

Corrosion damage to sill panels evident and areas of vehicle underside

Full inspection of brake pipes at rear not possible due to corrosion treatment

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

Nearside rear brake has slight binding when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

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

Corrosion damage to sill panels evident and areas of vehicle underside

Full inspection of brake pipes at rear not possible due to corrosion treatment

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

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

Nearside rear brake has slight binding when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to sill panels evident and areas of underside

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 117,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing on edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,756 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,930 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,788 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,927 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,015 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,200 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 MFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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