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AE55 GSU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,630 mi
Last recorded167,630 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 167,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body crosaion slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2020 167,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body crosaion slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,564 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,063 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,118 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 57,118 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,573 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,369 miles

Front discs inner surface heavily pitted

Front wishbone rear bushes worn/perished

NS sill rusty weak

NSF brake pipe rusty

OSF sill rusty

Rear brake pipes across axle rusty

Stonechip on zone B

Fail 13 Nov 2013 36,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Front discs inner surface heavily pitted

Front wishbone rear bushes worn/perished

NS sill rusty weak

NSF brake pipe rusty

OSF sill rusty

Rear brake pipes across axle rusty

Stonechip on zone B

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,167 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 32,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 21,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,510 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AE55 GSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 GSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE55 GSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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