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GV55 BKX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,345 mi
Last recorded141,345 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 141,345 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,955 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,751 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 116,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 106,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 106,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 92,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,938 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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GV55 BKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV55 BKX, 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 GV55 BKX registered?

GV55 BKX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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