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GL54 YSG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,579 mi
Last recorded220,579 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 220,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 210,914 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front drivers door slam/step area has corroded through

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2015 210,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front drivers door slam/step area has corroded through

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2014 199,509 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bumper has crack on it

nsf door handle broken

nsr tyre wall weak

osf image poor , just meets sataifaction

Fail 8 Aug 2014 199,509 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bumper has crack on it

nsf door handle broken

nsr tyre wall weak

osf image poor , just meets sataifaction

Pass 16 Apr 2013 174,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various covers fitted obscuring view

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 150,043 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 119,408 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brakes have slightly low efforts.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,658 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 YSG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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