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GJ05 KLL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

198,652 mi
Last recorded198,652 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 198,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 191,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 184,309 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 184,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 182,491 miles

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

coolant cap missing.

headlamp lens deteriorated. poor beam pattern.

Fail 16 Aug 2017 182,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread / sidewall. 195-65-15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant cap missing.

headlamp lens deteriorated. poor beam pattern.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 176,636 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

v. low tyre pressures all round.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 176,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases upper rear engine area. fumes entering cabin. heavy contamination. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

v. low tyre pressures all round.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 169,675 miles

centre stop lamp not working

large crack in upper screen area. not in wiper zone yet.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 163,379 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 163,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 138,341 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

front exhaust mounting weak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 138,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

front exhaust mounting weak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,852 miles

coolant radiator in poor condition

crack on bottom of windscreen, but no in drivers view - change asap

Fail 22 Jun 2012 118,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant radiator in poor condition

crack on bottom of windscreen, but no in drivers view - change asap

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,209 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

front exhaust rubber perished and cracked.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 101,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

front exhaust rubber perished and cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 82,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,760 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,539 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 62,539 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,732 miles

Rear bumper n/s end cap missing.

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

n/n rear lamp cracked.

o/s lower rear view mirror cracked.

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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GJ05 KLL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GJ05 KLL, 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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GJ05 KLL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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