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GJ55 UVB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,840 mi
Last recorded135,840 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 135,840 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 133,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 129,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,249 miles

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

nearside footstep rusted

offside inner sill rusted

rear inner arches rusted

Fail 3 Dec 2016 120,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside footstep rusted

offside inner sill rusted

rear inner arches rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner arches rusted

nearside front footstep rusted

offside front chassis rusted

offside front inner sill rusted

offside steering rack inner joint slight wear

offside track rod end slight wear

Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner arches rusted

nearside front footstep rusted

offside front chassis rusted

offside front inner sill rusted

offside steering rack inner joint slight wear

offside track rod end slight wear

Pass 26 Nov 2014 113,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside inner sill rusted

Fail 1 Oct 2013 108,630 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside inner sill rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside sill rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,203 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside sill rusted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 98,504 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear sill rusted

nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,504 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear sill rusted

nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,546 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 91,546 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Foglight n/w

Slight roughness through O/S/F wheel bearing when rotated

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Foglight n/w

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight roughness through O/S/F wheel bearing when rotated

Spare tyre defective

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 UVB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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