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GL05 UKN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,396 mi
Last recorded132,396 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,222 miles

General corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 111,863 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,582 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 101,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre on 3mm and edges worn

lower rear engine mount split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Aug 2019 91,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre on 3mm and edges worn

lower rear engine mount split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,964 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,687 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

All four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,336 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,052 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,898 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,136 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,974 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL05 UKN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GL05 UKN, 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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GL05 UKN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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