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GN55 LYW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,534 mi
Last recorded33,534 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,875 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 31,875 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 31,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 15,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017
Pass 3 Nov 2016
Pass 8 Oct 2015
Pass 15 Oct 2014

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012
Fail 12 Oct 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

n/s side marker lamp not working

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2011
Fail 17 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009
Pass 9 Oct 2008
Fail 9 Oct 2008

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007
Pass 21 Nov 2006

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 LYW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GN55 LYW, 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 GN55 LYW registered?

GN55 LYW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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