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GK55 SUU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 118,754 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner faces worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach b (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both sides (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear under body very rusty flaky rust (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs inner sides and outer sides rusty surface cracks and flaky rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,998 miles

2 nd propsfarft centre bearing rubber has excessive play

reversing light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

2 nd propsfarft centre bearing rubber has excessive play

reversing light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,747 miles

reversing lights not working

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,424 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,611 miles

Offside Rear sliding window damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,987 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,361 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 99,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,432 miles

Front discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear oil seal slightly leaking.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,220 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,756 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,266 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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GK55 SUU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GK55 SUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 SUU registered?

GK55 SUU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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