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GL54 ULO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,138 mi
Last recorded149,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ULO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,138 miles

o/s inner/outer sills corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 149,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s inner/outer sills corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 147,517 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 147,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 145,260 miles

off side rear hande brake needs looking at

Fail 17 Oct 2012 145,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear hande brake needs looking at

Pass 14 Apr 2011 134,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 128,350 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 128,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,807 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 ULO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULO, 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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What year was GL54 ULO registered?

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

Is GL54 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 ULO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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