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FD55 GWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,300 mi
Last recorded182,300 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 182,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 182,261 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn both propshaft bearings excess lift (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 169,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 150,231 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to headlamp and mounts.aim ok.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,530 miles

1.slight leaks from both rear hubseals 2.slight play in both rear anti roll bar mount bushes 3.rest of rear tyres getting low 4.front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 89,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.slight leaks from both rear hubseals 2.slight play in both rear anti roll bar mount bushes 3.rest of rear tyres getting low 4.front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,006 miles

1. rear tyres low on tread.

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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FD55 GWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD55 GWU, 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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FD55 GWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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