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GP55 VAY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floors, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front steps, inner, both sides

various areas of corrosion/previous repairs to floors, sills, arches, chassis inner flitch panels etc

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,921 miles

Underside corroding.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,079 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

underbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,746 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use on inner side off step and body plates (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,165 miles

Nearside Rear Advanced corrosion on inner seal, however non supportive panel.

Nearside Rear Advanced corrosion on inner seal, however non supportive panel.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,608 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 60,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion hole o/s seal not in perscribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,142 miles

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

corrosion hole o/s seal not in perscribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2013 54,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,144 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,445 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,289 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,989 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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GP55 VAY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GP55 VAY, 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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GP55 VAY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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