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GJ55 HDG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,114 mi
Last recorded157,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,114 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm loose

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 157,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front pads appear low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2017 151,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view blind spot mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

centre stop light inop

Fail 2 Jun 2017 150,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view blind spot mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

centre stop light inop

Pass 28 Apr 2016 145,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 144,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 137,941 miles

Nearside 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 10 May 2014 130,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,987 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,479 miles

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)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,470 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,694 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 HDG 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 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 GJ55 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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