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GV05 JHU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

276,935 mi
Last recorded276,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 JHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 276,935 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 254,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 236,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 225,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers door open with cable tie

Fail 11 Jul 2016 225,568 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers door open with cable tie

Pass 24 Apr 2015 190,037 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,826 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 145,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 99,117 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,117 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 84,199 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,336 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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GV05 JHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV05 JHU, 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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GV05 JHU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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