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GL54 SLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,627 mi
Last recorded135,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 SLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 135,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2017 94,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 94,769 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 88,631 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 88,631 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,637 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 70,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,918 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,903 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,856 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 SLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL54 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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