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GL55 GGU

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,685 mi
Last recorded224,685 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 224,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 224,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 215,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 188,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 166,381 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 165,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 152,522 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 152,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 122,134 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,262 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 92,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 GGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

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

Is GL55 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 GGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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