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GJ55 LUF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 136,704 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 128,356 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 128,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,005 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside/offside wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Nearside damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

nearside/offside mirror covers missing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most forward inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most forward inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside/offside wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Nearside damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside/offside mirror covers missing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,252 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 110,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,673 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside door mirror cover missing

Offside large mirror glass missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside door mirror cover missing

Offside large mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,101 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,102 miles

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

offside and nearside door mirrors slightly damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,102 miles

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

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

offside and nearside door mirrors slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,326 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,095 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,826 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

crack in near side front of screen, outside swept area

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 LUF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

GJ55 LUF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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