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GV05 YNL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,019 mi
Last recorded175,019 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 175,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 173,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 172,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 172,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 165,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to body sills

Pass 4 Sep 2014 160,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 160,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 154,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 154,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 148,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,241 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 126,899 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 96,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,785 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 74,785 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 53,508 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 YNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

GV05 YNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GV05 YNL safe to buy?

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