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GJ55 HFH

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 HFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 87,042 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,299 miles

Front Brake imbalance

Heavy corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at suspension bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at suspension bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,298 miles

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

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

Front Brake imbalance

Heavy corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at suspension bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at suspension bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,399 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside chassis (shock mount area) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 74,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside chassis (shock mount area) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,323 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,774 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 HFH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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