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GJ55 CVL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,204 mi
Last recorded157,204 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 157,204 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable wearing through on leaf spring

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

brake fluid slightly low

prop shaft centre bearing worn, suggest changing

slight play found pulling on both rear wheels, movement on half shaft.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 157,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable wearing through on leaf spring

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

brake fluid slightly low

prop shaft centre bearing worn, suggest changing

slight play found pulling on both rear wheels, movement on half shaft.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 138,201 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 128,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 119,715 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r wheel bind

Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,033 miles

nearside track rod end rubber perished

Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 75,475 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,508 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 CVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ55 CVL, 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 CVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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