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GJ55 RJY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,081 mi
Last recorded168,081 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 168,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 168,074 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 166,198 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 166,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 164,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 162,581 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 162,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 154,981 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 143,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 143,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear drums slightly distorted

engine oily

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Oct 2011 127,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear drums slightly distorted

engine oily

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorateing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,094 miles

n/s/ front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2009 91,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,472 miles

o/s/r 1/4 bumper missing

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,472 miles

o/s/r 1/4 bumper missing

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 RJY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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