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GV55 NUA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,492 mi
Last recorded179,492 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 179,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 174,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,347 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 168,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 161,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,279 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 153,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 139,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,533 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 119,236 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has small split in boot

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,989 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,559 miles

Both rear bumper end caps missing

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,021 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,823 miles

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,216 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 NUA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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