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PF54 GLV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,846 mi
Last recorded169,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 GLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2023 169,846 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not weakened

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear towbar corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,448 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded but not weakened.

both rear suspension leaf springs corroded.

exhaust deteriorated.

rear tow bar corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2022 160,448 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded but not weakened.

both rear suspension leaf springs corroded.

exhaust deteriorated.

rear tow bar corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 152,893 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 152,893 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,625 miles

Central Front Lower OIL LEAK

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

o/s and n/s front road springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear springs corroded

rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Sep 2018 142,278 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Fail 17 Sep 2018 142,278 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,595 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 137,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and rubber broken (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,921 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,921 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 112,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,909 miles

exhaust tail pipe holed

rear tyres slightly perished

slight judder both rear brakes

Fail 21 Jan 2013 106,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe holed

rear tyres slightly perished

slight judder both rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 101,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,142 miles

exhaust rubbing on anti roll bar ball joint nut

near side front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,716 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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PF54 GLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PF54 GLV, 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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PF54 GLV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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