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GJ55 VCN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,793 mi
Last recorded152,793 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 152,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer arch. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 152,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked in yellow filled with FILLER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked in yellow filled with FILLER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer arch (2.4.A.3)

front sub frame damaged but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 144,556 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 137,014 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 137,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 127,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 VCN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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