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GK55 SUV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,515 mi
Last recorded184,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 184,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 184,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 176,487 miles

both under sills slightly corroded

front number late slightly discoloured

oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 18 Nov 2017 176,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

both under sills slightly corroded

front number late slightly discoloured

oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 9 Dec 2016 170,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 163,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 163,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 154,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 140,251 miles

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

Oil leak

advise brake pad light

Pass 24 Nov 2012 117,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 106,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 98,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,381 miles

N/S/F tyre not comershall

N/S/R tyre cut in side wall

O/S/R tyre on limit

O/S/R wheel rim damaged

both rear lamps damaged

centre mirror missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,623 miles

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 SUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK55 SUV, 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 SUV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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