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GL55 AYB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,048 mi
Last recorded152,048 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 AYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 152,048 miles

Corrosion to front steps - not considered criteria

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front tyres slight distorted

Play in both rear anti roll bar links

Play in both rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,323 miles

Handbrake slow to operate

Noise from both front wheel bearings

Play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes (D-Bushes)

Wipers smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 140,323 miles

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

Handbrake slow to operate

Noise from both front wheel bearings

Play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes (D-Bushes)

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,145 miles

damage to windscreen

front and rear number plates deteriorated

handbrake travel high

nearside handbrake effort slow to operate

offside number plate lamp unit damaged

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links and mount bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,496 miles

damage to windscreen

front and rear number plates deteriorated

offside rear inner tyre nail in tread

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,765 miles

damage to windscreen

fluctuation on offside rear brake drum

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,143 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s drivers door step corroded and holed

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,665 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,665 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,486 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 36,486 miles

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

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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GL55 AYB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 GL55 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL55 AYB registered?

GL55 AYB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is GL55 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 AYB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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