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GL55 DWM

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 161,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,269 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 155,253 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,503 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 150,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 150,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 132,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 115,738 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 115,722 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,096 miles

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

bonnet hinges seized/seizing

offside front fog light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2010 89,096 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet hinges seized/seizing

offside front fog light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,440 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 DWM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

GL55 DWM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GL55 DWM safe to buy?

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