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BT55 GZL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,086 mi
Last recorded206,086 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 206,086 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 206,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Has no pressure (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 192,594 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 192,582 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes "both by fuel tank" (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 170,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight brake binding on front wheels

slight crossion all round

slight moister around injecters

Fail 29 Nov 2016 170,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight brake binding on front wheels

slight crossion all round

slight moister around injecters

Pass 1 Dec 2015 366,891 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 366,890 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2014 316,820 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 316,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 312,271 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 312,271 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 244,879 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 244,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 202,031 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear service brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 22 Nov 2012 202,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear service brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 18 Nov 2011 154,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,660 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 23,658 miles

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

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

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

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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BT55 GZL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT55 GZL, 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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BT55 GZL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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