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GP55 VSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,616 mi
Last recorded130,616 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to chassis & floor

no reverse lights

Fail 30 Sep 2020 130,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to chassis & floor

no reverse lights

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,251 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central silencer corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper endcap insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,965 miles

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,715 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 87,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,871 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,969 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 VSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSU, 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 GP55 VSU registered?

GP55 VSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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