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GV55 BGF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x/member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 94,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x/member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 20 May 2019 111,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill. Corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 105,658 miles

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

under body corrosion / past repairs / under sealed

Fail 11 May 2018 105,632 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

under body corrosion / past repairs / under sealed

Pass 23 May 2017 100,775 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 92,987 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 83,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 82,039 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S mirror damaged

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

O/S/F track rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 28 May 2014 82,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

N/S mirror damaged

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

O/S/F track rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 28 May 2013 79,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ door mirror glass cracked NOT affecting rear view

Pass 26 May 2012 76,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2011 74,085 miles

N/S MIRROR CRACKED NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

Fail 29 May 2011 74,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S MIRROR CRACKED NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

Fail 2 Dec 2009 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,866 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GV55 BGF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV55 BGF, 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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GV55 BGF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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