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GN55 MFV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,890 miles

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

Oil leak ()

has crack at bottom of screen but does not effect drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Aug 2016 117,883 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

has crack at bottom of screen but does not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,294 miles

chassis corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel tank damp

n/s/f inner step corroded and holed

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f brake pipe corroded and greased

all springs corroded

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

o/s/r brake only just meets mot requirements

oil leaks

rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen damaged zone b

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

all springs corroded

chassis corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel tank damp

n/s/f inner step corroded and holed

n/s/r bump stop missing

oil leaks

rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen damaged zone b

Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,324 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 95,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,816 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking but as get not on the brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,376 miles

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking but as get not on the brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,611 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 MFV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

GN55 MFV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is GN55 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 MFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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