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GJ55 CVY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,639 mi
Last recorded193,639 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 193,639 miles

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

exhaust middle box outer skin coming off

fuel tank breather pipe perished

rear tyres low tread plus spare

Fail 30 Aug 2018 193,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure middle (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

exhaust middle box outer skin coming off

fuel tank breather pipe perished

rear tyres low tread plus spare

Pass 23 Aug 2017 189,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear box loosing outer skin

Fail 19 Aug 2017 189,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear box loosing outer skin

Fail 13 Jul 2017 189,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box loosing outer skin

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 7 Jun 2016 187,687 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 3 Jun 2016 187,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes of when main beam on (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn and perished

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 180,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 173,166 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 173,164 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 164,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 151,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 136,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2009 121,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 121,362 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,582 miles

Advise front discs

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 CVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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