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GP05 VJX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 150,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 143,040 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 143,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 128,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre, cracking.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 121,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,739 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damage

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,785 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light slightly dim

front number plate screws loose but plate secure

n/s/f wiper blade secured with cable ties

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,738 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,397 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,209 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded.

The front service brake readings are almost imbalanced to excess (n/s lower).

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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GP05 VJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GP05 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 VJX registered?

GP05 VJX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GP05 VJX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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