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GK55 WKR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,399 mi
Last recorded170,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 170,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 162,284 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 162,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 153,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 147,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 144,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 143,841 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from down pipe to rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 139,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2018 41,004 miles

Emissions not tested due to multiple leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust very rusty front to rear

f/n/s inner anti roll bar bush is worn badly

f/n/s tyre worn on edges

oil leak noted from gearbox

r/o/s badly worn on edges replace !

rear lock/ handle is damaged

spare tyre is illegal

unable to open doors to load area

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,130 miles

near side rear bumper end cap missing

slight blow from the exhaust flex pipe

slight corrosion near side sill

wear in the gear box steady mounting bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2017 124,125 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side rear bumper end cap missing

slight blow from the exhaust flex pipe

slight corrosion near side sill

wear in the gear box steady mounting bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside long view mirror damaged

offside rear tyre heavily cracking on inner sidewall

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill areas

Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside long view mirror damaged

offside rear tyre heavily cracking on inner sidewall

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill areas

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 106,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,467 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,370 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 93,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,475 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,475 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 77,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,253 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 18 Sep 2010 67,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,427 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 49,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 WKR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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