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GJ55 UUV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,406 mi
Last recorded167,406 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 167,406 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear chassis

excessive corrosion to offside and nearside front wheel arches

excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer door sills (non supportive panelling )

Pass 14 Nov 2016 154,599 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to nearside and offside front wheel arches

excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer lower door sills(non supportive panelling)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2016 154,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside brake effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to nearside and offside front wheel arches

excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer lower door sills(non supportive panelling)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2015 143,005 miles

excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer door sills

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 142,768 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer door sills

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 128,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror backing missing

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

small stone chips to screen

Fail 20 Oct 2014 128,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror backing missing

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

small stone chips to screen

Fail 28 Sep 2013 114,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 114,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sliding side door handle damaged

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 29 Sep 2012 99,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sliding side door handle damaged

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 24 Sep 2011 85,736 miles

NEAR SIDE PASSENGERS SEAT BELT FRAYED

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED

SMALL STONE CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,736 miles

NEAR SIDE PASSENGERS SEAT BELT FRAYED

OFF SIDE DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED

SMALL STONE CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 25 Sep 2010 70,286 miles

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 19 Sep 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UUV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

GJ55 UUV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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