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FE55 GPZ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,543 mi
Last recorded37,543 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 32,578 miles

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

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Front side reflector missing

Fail 19 Dec 2022 32,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Front side reflector missing

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 27,562 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 23,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 18,601 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 16,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 14,089 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 14,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 3,889 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 132,763 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 122,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,631 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,666 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,565 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,565 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,842 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,830 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,531 miles

offside rear tyre has several nails in

slightly displaced, both sides

Fail 3 Jul 2009 48,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has several nails in

slightly displaced, both sides

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,260 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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FE55 GPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE55 GPZ, 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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What year was FE55 GPZ registered?

FE55 GPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is FE55 GPZ safe to buy?

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