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GK05 SZD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

242,155 mi
Last recorded242,155 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 242,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 240,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 236,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 233,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 228,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 221,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 212,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 205,379 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 186,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 156,918 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 155,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

clutch slips

gearbox stabilizer bush split

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 SZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK05 SZD, 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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What year was GK05 SZD registered?

GK05 SZD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 SZD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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