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GP55 VPU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,250 mi
Last recorded54,250 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both ouiter sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect underside fully due to underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 118,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,156 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,156 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some brake pipes have been greased.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,187 miles

Engine oil leak (looks like filter)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,447 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,318 miles

Oil leak - filter?.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,318 miles

Oil leak - filter?.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,940 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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GP55 VPU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GP55 VPU, 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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GP55 VPU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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