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GY55 VGT

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

240,731 mi
Last recorded240,731 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 240,731 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 236,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 228,061 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 228,061 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 222,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 214,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 208,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 199,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 189,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 176,566 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 176,566 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 163,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 146,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,426 miles

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

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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GY55 VGT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GY55 VGT, 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 GY55 VGT registered?

GY55 VGT is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GY55 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 VGT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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