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GP55 VCD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,577 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

centre prop shaft bearing worn

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 125,570 miles

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

centre prop shaft bearing worn

general under body corrosion

nearside front spot light inoperative

Pass 6 May 2014 118,377 miles

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

border line rear brake imbalance

front discs corroded

front no. plate

front pads low

general under body corrosion

n/s/f spot lamp inop.

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 111,313 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

general corrosion

oil leak from filter area

rear exhaust skin coming off silencer (double skinned)

service light on

slight knock and play in steering rack

spare wheel below limit and flat

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,464 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

engine oil on minimum

light underbody surface corrosion

neasrside brake back plate damp

rear brake inbalance 70%

rear metal brakepipes corroded

wipers worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 104,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

engine oil on minimum

light underbody surface corrosion

neasrside brake back plate damp

rear brake inbalance 70%

rear metal brakepipes corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,627 miles

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

n/s/f spot lamp inop

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 8 Dec 2008 76,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,276 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 VCD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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