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GV05 NRU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,429 mi
Last recorded153,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 NRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 153,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,404 miles

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

brake pipes presented greased

brake pipes presented greased

Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,926 miles

Front both, tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Front side light reduced output

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both, minor (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

in car adjuster used to recheck headlight aim

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front both, tyres wearing on edge

Nearside Front side light reduced output

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both, minor (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

in car adjuster used to recheck headlight aim

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 127,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 108,583 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,954 miles

Both front tyres inner edge worn. (advise replace)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 101,954 miles

Both front tyres inner edge worn. (advise replace)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 90,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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