2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GP55 VSG
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 152,528 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GP55 VSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 152,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GP55 VSG Mileage History
- 15/08/2022149,265 mi
- 06/09/2023152,912 mi+3,647 mi
- 08/09/2023152,913 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2024152,525 mi-388 mi
- 19/11/2024152,528 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GP55 VSG 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 VSG) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
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