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GL55 BAO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,099 mi
Last recorded140,099 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 140,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 137,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper rusted and holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to outer sills

surface rust to under body of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2024 137,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper rusted and holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion to outer sills

surface rust to under body of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2023 133,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper rusted with hole but no sharp edges

Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,506 miles

slight surface corrosion to outer sills n/s and o/s

Fail 20 Mar 2021 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight surface corrosion to outer sills n/s and o/s

Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,209 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective inner edge ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,942 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 77,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 71,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,716 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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GL55 BAO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL55 BAO, 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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GL55 BAO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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