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GJ05 SZY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,586 mi
Last recorded159,586 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 SZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 159,586 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 159,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 154,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 149,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 140,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 134,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 118,609 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 109,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,947 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 80,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,454 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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GJ05 SZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ05 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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