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VK05 GZU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,778 mi
Last recorded167,778 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 GZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 167,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure spring hitting the inside of the turret (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 164,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 155,531 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

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

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 155,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 145,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 May 2016 145,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 135,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 135,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 133,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 121,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 108,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 108,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,317 miles

n/s/f coil spring rubbing inner chassis on lock to lock check

Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,780 miles

minor windscreen damage outside swept area

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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VK05 GZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK05 GZU, 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 VK05 GZU registered?

VK05 GZU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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