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GJ55 XXE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,875 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 106,853 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,345 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,979 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,754 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,415 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,550 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,782 miles

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 XXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ55 XXE registered?

GJ55 XXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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