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AP55 GBF

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 GBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 136,579 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury all weel arches corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front spring hanger outrigers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nso outer and oso sills corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger corrosion front (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes in engine bay corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chaassis (6.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,548 miles

Body corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 4 Jan 2023 132,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail near leaf spring, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail near leaf spring, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel mounting area, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 125,650 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 114,668 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2020 113,701 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessively corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,375 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER WITHIN TOWBAR MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,124 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,935 miles

Centre EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,146 miles

nearside rear corner of bumper damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,190 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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AP55 GBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP55 GBF, 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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AP55 GBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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