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GJ55 FKZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,358 mi
Last recorded166,358 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 166,358 miles

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

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

front wipers worn and only just clearing screen

Pass 13 Mar 2016 161,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2016 161,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r bumper missing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 147,179 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 138,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 129,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,017 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,276 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 90,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,976 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 70,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ55 FKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ55 FKZ, 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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GJ55 FKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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