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GF55 KSU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,854 mi
Last recorded182,854 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,854 miles

both sills have slight corrosion

exhaust corroded and has slight leak (on limit)

minor oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 171,327 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear doors will not open from the outside

Slight movement between steering wheel & column

Pass 8 Apr 2014 159,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Service Brake pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 159,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Service Brake pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 147,816 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2013 147,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 119,199 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front numberplate cracked but readable

Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,477 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 105,477 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,015 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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GF55 KSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF55 KSU, 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 KSU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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