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GV55 BNL

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

203,601 mi
Last recorded203,601 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 203,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 199,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 193,490 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 186,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 179,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 172,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 166,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 154,359 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed test (4.1.E.1)

both sills slightly corroded

rear tyres just starting to wear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 131,928 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 131,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,369 miles

sills starting to rust

Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,369 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

sills starting to rust

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,909 miles

Neasrside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,337 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,970 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,324 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 BNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV55 BNL, 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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GV55 BNL is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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