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GJ05 YOF

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,776 mi
Last recorded116,776 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,302 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,255 miles

Exhaust rubber missing (Centre nearside) but system adequately supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,416 miles

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

nearside front wheel buckled

rear light lenses cracked and holed

Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,416 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front wheel buckled

rear light lenses cracked and holed

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 YOF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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