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GK55 STZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,280 mi
Last recorded145,280 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 145,280 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 145,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 138,456 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 138,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 138,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition pipe/box (7.1.4)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective will not adjust (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak contaminating offside front brakes and tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,446 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 109,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,166 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 97,164 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,107 miles

Abnormal front tyre wear suggests wheel alignment to be incorrect.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,312 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 68,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,906 miles

Air bag lights on

Rear brakes squealing when brake applied

Rear dog bone engine mounting worn

Fail 12 Jan 2009 47,903 miles

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

Air bag lights on

Rear brakes squealing when brake applied

Rear dog bone engine mounting worn

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 STZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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