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GY05 BBV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 89,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to rust by rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to rust by rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,014 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,230 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 83,212 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2021 80,768 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2021 80,768 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,310 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,310 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 70,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 66,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 58,085 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,043 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,917 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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GY05 BBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GY05 BBV, 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 GY05 BBV registered?

GY05 BBV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 BBV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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