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GL05 UKW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,629 mi
Last recorded183,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 183,629 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 183,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

LED BULBS FITTED.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 173,941 miles

brake pedal rubber split.

rear bumper panel corroded.

rear tyres are 195/65/15 and front tyres are 185/65/16.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 173,941 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber split.

rear bumper panel corroded.

rear tyres are 195/65/15 and front tyres are 185/65/16.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 162,517 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 162,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 146,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 132,137 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 118,887 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,887 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,740 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 85,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brakes uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,073 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UKW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This 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 GL05 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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