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GV05 YHZ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,793 mi
Last recorded163,793 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 163,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,094 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,102 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 129,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 117,447 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oli leak engine & gearbox

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

near side front slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFF SIDE REAR BUMPER END CAP MISSING (POSSIBLE JAGGED EDGE)

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER AS SLIGHT DAMAGE (CRACKED) TO LENS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 26 Jun 2012 69,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OFF SIDE REAR BUMPER END CAP MISSING (POSSIBLE JAGGED EDGE)

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER AS SLIGHT DAMAGE (CRACKED) TO LENS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 20,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,966 miles

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

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 YHZ 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 YHZ, 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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What year was GV05 YHZ registered?

GV05 YHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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