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GP55 VRM

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,100 mi
Last recorded197,100 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 197,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 186,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 132,609 miles

Fuel hose chafing air box pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dent in rim (5.2.3 (e))

advise head lights dim

front tyres 1956015 rear1956515

Fail 25 May 2018 132,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing air box pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dent in rim (5.2.3 (e))

advise head lights dim

front tyres 1956015 rear1956515

Pass 18 May 2017 127,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2017 127,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2016 126,586 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 126,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 126,225 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 121,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 121,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,256 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,902 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 106,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,280 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 VRM is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRM, 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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What year was GP55 VRM registered?

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

Is GP55 VRM safe to buy?

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