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GN55 LUA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

225,479 mi
Last recorded225,479 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 225,479 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Corrosive hole (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure fixing bolts missing on o/s 1st & n/s 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Heavy surface corrosion on all chassis & suspension components under side of vehicle

Nearside Excessive corrosion on inner sil (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion on inner wheel arch (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Front Slight wear on inner edge of tyre tread

Nearside Rear Internal trim panel damaged (sharp edge)

Nearside slight wear on steering rack ball joint

Offside Excessive corrosion on inner sil (not in prescribed area)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight wear on inner edge of tyre tread

Slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Slight wear on clutch pedal anti slip rubber

Surface corrosion on exterior body (no sharp edge)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f door shut excess corrosion (not in prescribed area)

Pass 23 Aug 2018 223,962 miles

Corrosion on various under body suspension, brake, chassis and panels

Nearside Front in side of door shut excess corrosion, not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked ( repaired with tape )

Offside wind screen cracked, not impairing driver view of the road

excessive corrosion inner sill under drivers step, not within a prescribed area

slight corrosion both front wings

Nearside Rear seat area internal trim broken sharp edges

Fail 16 Aug 2018 223,951 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror outer cover broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on various under body suspension, brake, chassis and panels

Nearside Front in side of door shut excess corrosion, not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked ( repaired with tape )

Offside wind screen cracked, not impairing driver view of the road

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

excessive corrosion inner sill under drivers step, not within a prescribed area

slight corrosion both front wings

Nearside Rear seat area internal trim broken sharp edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 222,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 4th row (5.2.2b)

crack/scratches to o/s of windscreen - not effecting drivers view of the road

exhaust system corroded - silencer boxes

n/s/r 4th row outer seat has 1 of several fixing bolts missing - still secure

n/s/r light lens cracked - repaired using clear tape (no sharp edge)

oil leak

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip

various body damage/dents - no sharp edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 222,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by rear mounting point (7.1.2)

Nearside 4th row outer seat has one of several bolts missing (seat is still secure)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower corrosion on lower sill (no within prescribed area)

Offside Rear Inner slight dampness around brake back plate (no leaks)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 4th row (5.2.2b)

Offside crack/scratches in windscreen (not affecting drivers view of road)

Oil leak ()

coolant level on minimum mark

corrosion on exhaust system

park brake efficiency on legal limit (16%)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on all suspension components and chassis underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2016 219,438 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

handbrake required performance only just met, offside rear slightly low

oil leak area of the engine

small crack in windscreen at offside, plus scratches at edge of swept area

various chassis and under vehicle body panels slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 219,207 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working plus the outer cover missing (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake required performance only just met, offside rear slightly low

oil leak area of the engine

small crack in windscreen at offside, plus scratches at edge of swept area

various chassis and under vehicle body panels slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 215,798 miles

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

all chassis , suspension, brake and under vehicle panels etc corroded but not considered excessive

brake and clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

carpet loose at the sliding door step area

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

slight damage to front windscreen on drivers side

Fail 8 Jul 2015 215,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

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

all chassis , suspension, brake and under vehicle panels etc corroded but not considered excessive

brake and clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

carpet loose at the sliding door step area

class 5 vehicles used after the 1st of Jan 2005 require a speed limiter be fitted

slight damage to front windscreen on drivers side

Pass 10 Jun 2015 215,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 215,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 204,447 miles

front offside sill damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 189,707 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 189,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front suspension top mount noisey

Pass 8 May 2012 177,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

passenger door wont open from outside

Fail 8 May 2012 177,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

passenger door wont open from outside

Pass 12 May 2011 163,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 133,458 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

ns front tyre side wall is cut

rear spring bushs worn

Fail 29 Apr 2009 101,016 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

ns front tyre side wall is cut

rear spring bushs worn

Pass 16 May 2008 74,810 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 74,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,311 miles

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 LUA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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