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GV55 NMK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2021 93,167 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 92,668 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r reg not working

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,304 miles

brake master resevoir level on min

n/s/f outer pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low/close to limit

n/s/r reg lamp not working

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,557 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake master resevoir level on min

n/s/f outer pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low/close to limit

n/s/r reg lamp not working

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,806 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres getting low

oil filter leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,427 miles

o/s/f lower corner of windscreen has crack (

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake fluctuation

trailer socket deteriated

Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f lower corner of windscreen has crack (

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake fluctuation

trailer socket deteriated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,770 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,770 miles

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn support bearing has excess play (half of bearing carrier missing ) (2.4.G.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,686 miles

both front tyres getting low (3mm)

n/s/r tyre getting low (3mm)

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,261 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on both 3/4 areas

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear top stoplamp not working

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,783 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,569 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,569 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 22,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NMK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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