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GF55 PYV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

247,648 mi
Last recorded247,648 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 PYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 May 2024 247,648 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 246,089 miles

Nearside sill corroded not prescribed

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

Offside corroded not prescribed

Pass 7 Mar 2022 243,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 243,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 241,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

drivers door mirror cover broken and repaired with tape

n/s under loading door sill corroded and rusted through

n/s/f fog broken

o/s/f door step and outer sill corroded and rusted through

o/s/r inner wheel arch area corroded

rear exhaust rubber weak

repair and corrosion to n/s inner door step/sill

unable to open any loading doors

Fail 31 Jan 2020 241,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

drivers door mirror cover broken and repaired with tape

n/s under loading door sill corroded and rusted through

n/s/f fog broken

o/s/f door step and outer sill corroded and rusted through

o/s/r inner wheel arch area corroded

rear exhaust rubber weak

repair and corrosion to n/s inner door step/sill

unable to open any loading doors

Pass 1 Feb 2019 239,512 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 239,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 239,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in step under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in step under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 231,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 231,765 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 227,930 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

hole in exhaust tail pipe

Fail 10 Nov 2016 227,880 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven 86% (3.7.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

hole in exhaust tail pipe

oil leak nearside rear axle

Pass 24 Nov 2015 220,926 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear prop shaft mount broken

Fail 23 Nov 2015 220,922 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear prop shaft mount broken

Pass 24 Nov 2014 212,559 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2014 212,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 194,549 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 194,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 174,259 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 174,253 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 111,275 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 111,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,956 miles

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

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 PYV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

GF55 PYV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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