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GL55 BBX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 112,812 miles

Alternator and auxiliary belts both frayed.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill. Not P/A. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2018 112,811 miles

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

Alternator and auxiliary belts both frayed.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill. Not P/A. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 110,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to back brake pipes pitting/corroding

chassis and underbody corroding

nearside rear sill holed and corroded not in prescribed areas at time of test (chassis based vehicle)

offside sill corroding

Pass 11 May 2016 104,562 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 99,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 93,816 miles

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

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

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

hole in rear bumper hole

o/side rear tyre has acut in tread

Fail 15 May 2014 93,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

hole in rear bumper hole

o/side rear tyre has acut in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,456 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,911 miles

offside headlamp condensated,advise

Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp condensated,advise

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,270 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 BBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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