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GK05 YGM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,169 mi
Last recorded176,169 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 176,169 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

underbody rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2018 175,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under side of body and suspension componants has general surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 162,279 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 162,279 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 150,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 138,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/front inner cv boot split attention required

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,515 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YGM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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