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GN55 FBZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,563 mi
Last recorded224,563 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 224,563 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 217,099 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 217,099 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 216,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 216,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 216,725 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 215,268 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body slight corrison

Pass 14 May 2018 214,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 14 May 2018 214,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 213,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside outer sills old repairs

Pass 18 Feb 2016 148,120 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 148,120 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 197,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 197,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 187,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear damper dust covers adrift

corrosion on body sill panels.

corrosion on exhaust silencer

slight play in rear antiroll bar links.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 175,712 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 157,354 miles

both front lower arm inner bush`s perishing

both rear side marker lights inop

chip in windscreen

hand brake cable rubbing on offside rear leaf spring

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

nearside front seat belt freying

offside front seat belt freying

play in rear anti-roll bar bush`s

Pass 27 Sep 2010 140,578 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 140,578 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,551 miles

ADVISE; Both front wishbone bush [both sides] starting to perish / offside front wheel bearing worn / lower steering column coupling worn [at rack end] / damage to nearside rear inner door step [underside].

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,305 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly-recommend attention

some noise n/s/f suspension but no play found

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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GN55 FBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN55 FBZ, 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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GN55 FBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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