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GF55 UPD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 146,800 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 146,799 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

all tyre pressures

Pass 13 Dec 2013 137,156 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 130,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

off side & near side front tyres not extra load rating

off side rear tyre wall damage

Fail 15 Dec 2011 127,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,472 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 121,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,686 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,686 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,821 miles

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

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

n/s/front lower door mirror glass broken

o/s/rear lens cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2008 75,821 miles

o/s/rear lens cracked

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

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

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

n/s/front lower door mirror glass broken

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 UPD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UPD, 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 GF55 UPD registered?

GF55 UPD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is GF55 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 UPD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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