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GV55 NHH

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,814 mi
Last recorded105,814 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 105,814 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill suspension mounting corroded behind bumper

Nearside Rear inner sill suspension mounting corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill suspension mounting corroded behind bumper

Offside Rear inner sill suspension mounting corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2018 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 104,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,632 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 101,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,081 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 74,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,478 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged and poor condition outer sidewalls

Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged and poor condition outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,454 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2008 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 NHH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NHH, 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 NHH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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