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GJ55 LUA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,532 mi
Last recorded167,532 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 167,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 121,177 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner wing badly corroded

under body condition starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

o/s/f inner wing badly corroded

play in rack arms

underside condition sills floor chassis etc

Pass 12 May 2016 112,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bump stop area starting to corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s rack arm

slight play on rear wheel end float

under body is starting to corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 112,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bump stop area starting to corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s rack arm

slight play on rear wheel end float

under body is starting to corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,800 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,799 miles

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

nsr sil condition

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 10 May 2013 78,419 miles

slight play o/s track rod

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank breather split

Fail 10 May 2013 78,419 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank breather split

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 8 May 2012 67,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,968 miles

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

n/s/f pads wearing

wipers

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,288 miles

Corrosion to all underbody

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has kerbing damage

Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to all underbody

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has kerbing damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,632 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass lightly cracked,but view not seriously effected

slight handbrake travel

Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass lightly cracked,but view not seriously effected

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,957 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 28,956 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LUA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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