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GR55 GAR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 GAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 149,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outside and inside sill has excessive corrosion holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outside and inside sill has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outside side wall cut, not showing cords

Nearside rear light lens damaged, no white light to rear

Nearside rear outside sill has filler over repair

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2018 144,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outside sill has filler on repair area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side loading door not opening

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn bold on inside edge

Fail 24 Nov 2018 144,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outside sill has filler on repair area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side loading door not opening

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn bold on inside edge

Radiator mounting bar bent, radiator insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2017 140,055 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 140,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 135,511 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Nov 2016 135,511 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2015 128,209 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust mounting rubber missing near centre box and one partially broken at front

Fail 14 Nov 2015 128,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill at front mounting for rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front mounting for rear spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

one exhaust mounting rubber missing near centre box and one partially broken at front

Pass 22 Nov 2014 120,510 miles

Centre exhaust has one split mounting and one missing, not likely to fall off at present.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,070 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 110,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet stay clip broken.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,599 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 68,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,332 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine runs slightly lumpy

slight corrosion on exhaust middle pipe

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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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GR55 GAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GR55 GAR, 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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GR55 GAR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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