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MK55 GXJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,216 mi
Last recorded150,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 150,216 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 150,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section also has been newly welded and heavily under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 128,647 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd Brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,031 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 109,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 109,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear D bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,213 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,213 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,811 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,268 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking & nail centre tread & nail inner tread..

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,593 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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MK55 GXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MK55 GXJ, 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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MK55 GXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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