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GL05 YJD

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YJD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 164,333 miles

both front tyres worn

brake fluid discoloured

front lower suspension arm ball joints deteriorated

head light out put reduced

osr tyre perished

Fail 13 May 2016 164,333 miles

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

both front tyres worn

brake fluid discoloured

front lower suspension arm ball joints deteriorated

head light out put reduced

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2015 156,440 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 146,198 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Center exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

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

N/S/R lamp unit damaged

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 146,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Center exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

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

N/S/R lamp unit damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,503 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has minor side wall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 71,686 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,734 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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GL05 YJD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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