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OU55 GJO

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

215,607 mi
Last recorded215,607 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 GJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 215,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges worn smooth tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 210,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Font of engine misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 209,720 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mount (both bushes u/s ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front outer pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 205,549 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 196,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 183,982 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 168,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 168,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 149,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,333 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 125,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,874 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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OU55 GJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU55 GJO, 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 OU55 GJO registered?

OU55 GJO is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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