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GV55 BOU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,448 mi
Last recorded133,448 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 133,445 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill complete (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 115,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

both outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Fail 28 Jul 2014 115,744 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

both outer sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,745 miles

both rear tyres splitting on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,203 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,885 miles

inner surface on nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,885 miles

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

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

inner surface on nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,571 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,229 miles

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

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 BOU 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 69.2%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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