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GP55 VRJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,876 mi
Last recorded152,876 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,876 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Marked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No patten on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 145,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 145,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,601 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,979 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 133,979 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,228 miles

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

front lower radiator support damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,539 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 108,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,308 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 VRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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