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GV55 OVX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 129,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 129,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 125,747 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 125,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,261 miles

Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 117,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 117,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,188 miles

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 OVX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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