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GV05 TZN

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,195 mi
Last recorded141,195 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 141,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 137,528 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 130,949 miles

possible fuel leak from engine area

Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side sill area damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 117,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 117,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 107,650 miles

rear tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,674 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

emissions advise oil air and fuel filters changed along with the oil and a fuel treatment

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 17 May 2010 46,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2009 38,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,234 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 TZN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TZN, 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 GV05 TZN registered?

GV05 TZN is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GV05 TZN safe to buy?

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