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GP55 VTF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,126 mi
Last recorded174,126 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 174,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 164,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 162,812 miles

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

Nearside rear body structure (sill) corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 162,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside sill at rear holed/corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 156,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 156,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 156,478 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 156,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 152,745 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 134,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,569 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,138 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 VTF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

GP55 VTF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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