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PV55 GZX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

237,616 mi
Last recorded237,616 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 GZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 237,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 225,568 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 213,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 201,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 187,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 187,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 169,900 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 150,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 150,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,001 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 131,001 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,148 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,954 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

right hand plate lamp bulb appears to have a poor connection

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,284 miles

front wipers deteriorted

ns mirror glass top half damaged

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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PV55 GZX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PV55 GZX, 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 PV55 GZX registered?

PV55 GZX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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