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GF55 VYR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,507 mi
Last recorded195,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 195,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 195,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of leaf spring (also inner sills and tailboard) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of leaf spring (also inner sills and tailboard) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2018 195,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded second row seats (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mount (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 24 May 2017 192,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside poor repair to inner and outer sill

Offside poor repair to inner and outer sill

Fail 20 May 2017 192,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside poor repair to inner and outer sill

Offside poor repair to inner and outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2016 189,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 183,216 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 183,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 179,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 152,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 173,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 169,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 166,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2013 166,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 162,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 162,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 158,471 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 154,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 150,955 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 147,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 147,389 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 124,243 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 124,242 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 87,549 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 72,972 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 42,469 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 VYR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

GF55 VYR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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