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GJ55 CVS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,948 mi
Last recorded134,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,948 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 134,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sills corroded before rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill has corrosion all the way along

Offside offside center inner sill corroded

van under body has been repaired in few places and seemed sealed and under sealed

Fail 3 Oct 2018 134,450 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR SIDE UNDER FLOOR TO SEAL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFF SIDE UNDER SEAL TO FLOOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEAR SIDE OUT RIGGERS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFF SIDE OUT RIGGERS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,783 miles

both rear bump stops loose

Fail 30 Mar 2017 125,783 miles

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

both rear bump stops loose

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,701 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,305 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate will soon need replacing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,352 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,943 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 CVS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CVS, 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 GJ55 CVS registered?

GJ55 CVS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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