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GV55 BNE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,814 mi
Last recorded128,814 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,814 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 122,906 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to rear chassis

repairs and underseal to both inner sills

Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,661 miles

corrosion to nearside/offside inner/outer sills

nearside/offside rear chassis outriggers corroded

nearside/offside rear inner valance corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 112,661 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside/offside inner/outer sills

nearside/offside rear chassis outriggers corroded

nearside/offside rear inner valance corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

damage to offside rear inner valance

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

damage to offside rear inner valance

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,079 miles

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 30 Oct 2010 86,859 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 73,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,748 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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GV55 BNE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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