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GJ55 JGU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,252 mi
Last recorded155,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 155,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sills /panel corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner outer sills (6.1.B.2)

floor corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 155,244 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion rear sills /panel corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner outer sills (6.1.B.2)

floor corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,299 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

o/s n/s outer sills corrded

Fail 10 Dec 2016 151,298 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s n/s outer sills corrded

Fail 28 May 2016 151,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell within 12in of seat mount mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within 12in of seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within 12in of rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch within 12in of rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear out rigger within 12in of rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2015 146,410 miles

Advise: offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 135,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 135,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,081 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 127,992 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 121,060 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 121,060 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 113,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 113,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 105,955 miles

Advise: rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2009 105,955 miles

Advise: rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 99,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 99,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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 JGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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