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GL54 WDF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,369 mi
Last recorded75,369 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 WDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 75,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 75,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 May 2013 67,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise only air bag light on all the time

Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,006 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise only air bag light on all the time

Pass 11 May 2011 48,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,900 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 13,272 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 WDF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WDF, 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 WDF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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