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LR55 GZJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,594 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 115,677 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023
Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,987 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,666 miles

lower rear engine mount bushes have slight play

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriated/cracking

rear service brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,751 miles

front brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%

n/s/f tyre wearing on both inner\outer edges and close to limit

o/s/f inner brake pads slightly low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,362 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake fluctuation close to limit (discs rusty ) (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake fluctuation close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

lower rear engine mount bushes deteriated/splitting

Fail 6 Nov 2018 100,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake fluctuation close to limit (discs rusty ) (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake fluctuation close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

lower rear engine mount bushes deteriated/splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,324 miles

lower rear engine mount (small bush has slight play )

n/s/r outer wheel rim distorted

rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15-20%

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,753 miles

exhaust front and center has slightleaks

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,753 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f droplink b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f inner cv boot slpit/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust front and center has slightleaks

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,514 miles

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

back box exhaust corroded

battery light on

front inner discs slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,732 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre has cracking also wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,643 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,064 miles

advisorys attatched

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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LR55 GZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR55 GZJ, 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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What year was LR55 GZJ registered?

LR55 GZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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