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GV05 NLR

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,405 mi
Last recorded189,405 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 189,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 189,383 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

bottom lip of nearside outer sill corroded along full length of van

Pass 4 Mar 2019 188,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 188,164 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in front seat belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 186,921 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 186,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 182,521 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 182,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 176,334 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and nail in tread

Fail 12 Oct 2015 176,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and nail in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2014 164,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 138,719 miles

rear tyres low - anti roll link bar worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,343 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 115,428 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,782 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 NLR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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