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GF54 HAM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,512 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 154,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 152,454 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlight deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 145,039 miles

Nearside Headlight light intensity reduced

Offside Headlight light intensity reduced

Fail 3 Oct 2018 145,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlight light intensity reduced

Offside Headlight light intensity reduced

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 139,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,135 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 123,042 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 709,787 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 96,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 82,784 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

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

Hi level stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OSR tyre inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2013 82,784 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery loose but not insecure

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

Hi level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OSR tyre inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 65,710 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar drop links play

n/s/r tyre side wall deterioated

steering rack tie rod arms play

Fail 3 May 2012 65,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar drop links play

n/s/r tyre side wall deterioated

steering rack tie rod arms play

Pass 4 May 2011 55,330 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,208 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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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GF54 HAM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF54 HAM, 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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GF54 HAM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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