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GL54 WDG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,720 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside lower cills corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside corrosion to lower inner cills not within prescribed area

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 73,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with position light and brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside lower cills corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside corrosion to lower inner cills not within prescribed area

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 73,020 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2022 70,956 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2019 83,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 186,573 miles

Front Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2018 82,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2017 79,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 May 2016 74,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,730 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s rear antislip damaged

Fail 7 May 2015 69,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s rear antislip damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 165,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,516 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s side marker light lens missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,986 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,538 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 10,538 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,557 miles

fuel filler flap needs repairing

Fail 21 Mar 2007 7,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

fuel filler flap needs repairing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 3,664 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 WDG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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