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GV55 NHJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,492 mi
Last recorded148,492 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 148,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 141,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 141,236 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 135,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,262 miles

Vehicle lowered front & rear

Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,119 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 62,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 NHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 NHJ registered?

GV55 NHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GV55 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 NHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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