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GJ55 CVH

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,019 mi
Last recorded173,019 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 173,019 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

could't read exhaust emission limit on chassis plate

Fail 10 Oct 2023 173,012 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 1.65 (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Rear seat belt not tested doors won't open from outside

Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,981 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe by fuel tank slightly damp

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.9 test results are 1.37 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel hose leaking next to diesel fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Below brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded within 30 cm off suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 169,977 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below brake servo. Overlapping plate rotted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 169,977 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail, above bump stop, marked yellow (visable from wheel arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged 2nd Seat in from the left (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing 2nd seat in from the right (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch, chassis rail above bump stop, (Visable from wheel arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below brake servo. Overlapping plate rotted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reverse lamps in-op

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,496 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended right (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended ledt (7.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended right (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,499 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,111 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,107 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear 1st row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door cant be opened from outside due to the handle being broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

middle of nearside inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,957 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,385 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,513 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all 1st row seat backs damaged

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,765 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 42,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,800 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,344 miles

front number plate detoriating

Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,344 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front number plate detoriating

Fail 9 Jul 2010 28,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake high travel

nail in n r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,615 miles

handbrake high travel

nail in n r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 21,273 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,680 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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GJ55 CVH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ55 CVH, 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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GJ55 CVH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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