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GK55 NFX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,348 mi
Last recorded170,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 170,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear inner D bushes excessively worn and moved over to touch exhaust. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps are cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

O/s front lower wing mirror glass is damaged.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/s & O/s rear inner sills are starting to get rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 162,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 162,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 146,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 146,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 140,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air box intake to turbo boot/pipe split

poor image both headlights

reverse lights not working (pre 2009)

Fail 8 Dec 2020 140,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air box intake to turbo boot/pipe split

poor image both headlights

reverse lights not working (pre 2009)

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,406 miles

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

poor image both headlights

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,486 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 124,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,963 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 116,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BOTH (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,089 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,785 miles

o/s/r tyre perised

Pass 8 Dec 2012 6,807 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,380 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust emissions just below limit

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,760 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

offside front tyre inner edge close to limit

Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

offside front tyre inner edge close to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,260 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outside wall

Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outside wall

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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GK55 NFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GK55 NFX, 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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GK55 NFX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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