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GF55 BVJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,533 mi
Last recorded46,533 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 46,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure middle seat first row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,153 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 39,153 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,873 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,930 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,707 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 28,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,621 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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GF55 BVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF55 BVJ, 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 GF55 BVJ registered?

GF55 BVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GF55 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 BVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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