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GP55 VSX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,920 mi
Last recorded159,920 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 159,920 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 159,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb has discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low manual headlight adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb has discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 156,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,397 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 153,397 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,217 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 142,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,072 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 139,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 126,026 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,847 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)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Nov 2014 121,847 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 28 Nov 2011 92,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,976 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,577 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 75,577 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VSX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

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