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GJ55 RHX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,017 mi
Last recorded158,017 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,017 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 158,017 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2021 150,191 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,425 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 142,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 128,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 122,010 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 119,454 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 119,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 116,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs lipped+worn

child seat fitted to nearside seat

coolant level low

damage + corrossion to sills

front+centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing

rev counter broken

unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 26 Oct 2013 116,096 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs lipped+worn

child seat fitted to nearside seat

coolant level low

damage + corrossion to sills

front+centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing

rev counter broken

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy corrossion to rear leaf springs

Fail 26 Oct 2012 112,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

heavy corrossion to rear leaf springs

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,961 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,381 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 97,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 89,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RHX 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 65.2%.

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 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 GJ55 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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