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GV55 NKU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 133,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch guard missing

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre side wall not to cords

Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,348 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch guard missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,005 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,337 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,087 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,093 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,732 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 66,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,800 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number 1 injector damp

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,659 miles

front tyres worn inner tread

Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn inner tread

Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,321 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NKU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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