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GF55 PYU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 98,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,776 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

several amounts of welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle also inner and outer sills vehicle heavilly undersilled

Fail 27 Mar 2018 64,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

several amounts of welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle also inner and outer sills vehicle heavilly undersilled

Fail 19 Feb 2018 64,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel and rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel and rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

various other welding carried out to chassis

Fail 4 Jan 2018 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner and outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill and box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside headlamp cracked and water inside

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion in front and rear floor chassis beams inner wings all weak with corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,915 miles

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

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

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

chassis, floor and sill areas corroded and weak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 13 Oct 2014 46,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle slightly corroded all over.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle slightly corroded all over.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,751 miles

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

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

centre box of exhaust system skin badly corrodid and falling off

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,987 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PYU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF55 PYU, 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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GF55 PYU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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