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GR55 OFY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,723 mi
Last recorded160,723 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 160,723 miles

Central Upper Centre brake light inoperative.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Door mirror unit damaged (lower).

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged/cracked.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack appears damp.

Rear Rear bumper heavily corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2026 160,723 miles

Central Upper Centre brake light inoperative.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Door mirror unit damaged (lower).

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged/cracked.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack appears damp.

Rear Rear bumper heavily corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 154,879 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Upper Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 154,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper support bracket heavily corroded and holed (rear bumper missing) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Upper Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 146,917 miles

Central Upper centre brake light inoperative.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside nearside mirror unit damaged.

Fail 1 Aug 2024 146,689 miles

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

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

Central Upper centre brake light inoperative.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside nearside mirror unit damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,840 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside wing mirror lower glass damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2023 138,840 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside wing mirror lower glass damaged

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by join and exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat

Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by join and exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 16 Aug 2021 123,825 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear bumper corroded,no sharp edges

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Aug 2021 123,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear bumper corroded,no sharp edges

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,232 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all the tyres that have been advised have no wear left in them

Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,594 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate value 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working suspect reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are tarnished

Coolant reservoir is empty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and offside rear leaf springs are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre is flat

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to open nearside cargo door as locked

Unable to open rear cargo door outer handle missing

Unable to test effectiveness of front wipers due to lack of washer fluid

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,076 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front drop link rubber deteriorating

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,351 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,332 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 32,414 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,954 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 19,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,090 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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GR55 OFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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