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GY05 VUC

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VUC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 54,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S &O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,898 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,189 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,410 miles

both rear leaf springs are corroded,

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,767 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear leaf springs are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,184 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,542 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,542 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS WORN NEAR MINIMUM THICKNESS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,633 miles

advise both rear tyres show cracking

advise front brake inner pads worn very low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 23,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,506 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,200 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 VUC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUC, 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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GY05 VUC is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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