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GU05 DXE

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 88,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 79,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,635 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2020 70,171 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,638 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,293 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,492 miles

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

exhaust det

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre slightly perished

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,649 miles

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

o/s front tyre slightly perished

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2012 32,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,640 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2008 13,642 miles

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

engine area "oily"

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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GU05 DXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GU05 DXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 DXE registered?

GU05 DXE is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is GU05 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 DXE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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