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GJ55 VBD

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,333 mi
Last recorded176,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2016 176,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured over 50% missing leaving sharp edge (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack over 40.mm in drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing top section of obligatory mirror missing leaving several dangerous edges (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view main section of obligatory mirror missing but lower section just giving view to rear (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear lower sill panel corroded through

brake pad warning light flickering during test

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop mising

Pass 11 Dec 2014 168,975 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack and perish in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2013 162,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 162,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 144,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 129,189 miles

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

Nearside front sidelight dim

Nearside rear reverse light inoperative

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,740 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside front sidelight dim

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,912 miles

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 VBD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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