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GL54 YSJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 149,497 miles

corrosion in rear chassis members and inner front wheel wheel arches.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 149,469 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking by tank filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger /inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

rusty on under side

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 145,407 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded around ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 127,999 miles

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

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

chassis legs under bonnet corroded

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

front coil springs corroded

front outer steps slightly corroded

full chassis under vehicle corroded

longitudinal brake pipes greased

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes greased

o/s/f inner step area corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

outer sills corroded

possible oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chassis legs under bonnet corroded

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

front coil springs corroded

front outer steps slightly corroded

full chassis under vehicle corroded

longitudinal brake pipes greased

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f inner step area corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

outer sills corroded

possible oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 108,455 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front coil springs corroded at top

slight corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

slight corrosion on inner wings and chassis legs under bonnet

slight corrosion on o/s/f step,inner sills,outrigers,rear crossmember and chassis legs

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,945 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet hinges stiff

front coil springs corroded at top

slight corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

slight corrosion on inner wings and chassis legs under bonnet

slight corrosion on o/s/f step,inner sills,outrigers,rear crossmember and chassis legs

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,012 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 88,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Outer Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,808 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,406 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,406 miles

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

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

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

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 YSJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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