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GL54 SKZ

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,010 mi
Last recorded154,010 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 154,010 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 154,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 146,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heavy surface under body corrosion present

Pass 21 Mar 2022 137,405 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body corroded front to rear oil sump corroded and front brake pipes are corroded and covered with under seal

Fail 16 Mar 2022 137,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind the bumper (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind the bumper (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body corroded front to rear oil sump corroded and front brake pipes are corroded and covered with under seal

Fail 31 Jul 2020

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 78,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,637 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in holes (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out sill in holes (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,670 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill has a hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill has a hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Rear Seat belts unable to be checked due to installation of child seats.

Fail 24 Feb 2016

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mid sill is holed with corrosion. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Rear Seat belts unable to be checked due to installation of child seats.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,114 miles

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,734 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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GL54 SKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL54 SKZ, 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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GL54 SKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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