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GK05 SXV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

254,581 mi
Last recorded254,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 254,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 254,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 247,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 247,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords at inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1x rear (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 230,807 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 230,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 212,366 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower rear gearbox mount worn

slight play offsiode front inner rackend

Fail 2 Feb 2015 212,366 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower rear gearbox mount worn

slight play offsiode front inner rackend

Pass 19 Feb 2014 199,323 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 199,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 154,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 154,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 140,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 140,169 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 118,471 miles

Both front brake discs corroden and wearing thin

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,974 miles

Brake Fluid Requires Replacement

Slight damage to o/s door mirror mount.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,928 miles

Slight damage to o/s mirror mounting.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,928 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to o/s mirror mounting.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,691 miles

n/s/r corner bumper missing

Fail 18 Feb 2008 64,691 miles

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

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

n/s/r corner 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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GK05 SXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GK05 SXV, 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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GK05 SXV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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