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GF55 CXU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,735 mi
Last recorded160,735 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,735 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner knuckle

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

engine oil leak

off side front wiper arm hitting body

Pass 26 May 2017 153,103 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 153,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,497 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 145,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 139,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 139,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,174 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear lamp damaged

recheck offside headlamp aim

Fail 25 Mar 2014 130,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear lamp damaged

recheck offside headlamp aim

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 119,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,205 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cannot open nearside Loading door

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges

offside lower door mirror glass damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2012 111,205 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cannot open nearside Loading door

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges

offside lower door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 90,972 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

spare wheel and tyre damaged, sidewall cut.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 90,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

spare wheel and tyre damaged, sidewall cut.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GF55 CXU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF55 CXU, 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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GF55 CXU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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