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GL55 BBF

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,568 mi
Last recorded166,568 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 166,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 160,834 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 154,413 miles

damage/corrosion to offside o sill not with in area

Fail 17 Feb 2015 154,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

damage/corrosion to offside o sill not with in area

Pass 8 Jan 2014 148,450 miles

O/S Sill corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2014 148,450 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S Sill corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 124,356 miles

front plate condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 110,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 91,812 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,993 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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GL55 BBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBF, 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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What year was GL55 BBF registered?

GL55 BBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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