2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GP55 VSC
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 98,781 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 VSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 98,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 VSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (GP55 VSC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GP55 VSC Mileage History
- 13/11/202392,998 mi
- 18/11/202495,705 mi+2,707 mi
- 27/11/202495,736 mi+31 mi
- 12/11/202598,757 mi+3,021 mi
- 14/11/202598,781 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 2,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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