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GP55 VSZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 87,233 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 87,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 65,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,808 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted in front of vehicle with a live air bag

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,118 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,429 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,257 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 VSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

GP55 VSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GP55 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 VSZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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