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GV55 BLK

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,458 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front are on limit (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

chips and scratches to windscreen

slight corrosion to both outer rear floor areas and rear cross member

Fail 17 Nov 2016 117,539 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,142 miles

front discs and pads badly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,533 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,716 miles

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

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

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 BLK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV55 BLK, 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 BLK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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