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GN53 EPS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,523 mi
Last recorded151,523 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 EPS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,523 miles

corrosion to o/s step/inner sill

Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,583 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 133,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint also (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise attention (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,314 miles

chip in screen

gearbox oil leak. advise level check

offside front tyre worn to limit..215/75R16C

Fail 2 Mar 2015 121,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

chip in screen

gearbox oil leak. advise level check

offside front tyre worn to limit..215/75R16C

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 90,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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GN53 EPS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN53 EPS, 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 GN53 EPS registered?

GN53 EPS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GN53 EPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 EPS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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