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GV55 NLG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 229,887 miles

All welding repairs heavily coated with under sill at the time of test

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 229,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 229,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 223,406 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all welding repairs covered at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2018 218,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 213,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 208,821 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 208,821 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 203,551 miles

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

corrosion to osr sill

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 190,393 miles

clutch pedal poor

corrossion in prescribewd areas not holed as yet

Pass 13 Sep 2013 172,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smear screen slightly.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 172,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 153,381 miles

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

noisey front wheel bearings but not rough or containing excess play at present

Pass 16 Sep 2011 133,737 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 133,736 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,351 miles

offside rack arm has slight wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 112,351 miles

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

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

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

offside rack arm has slight wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,350 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 90,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,182 miles

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

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 NLG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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The MOT history for GV55 NLG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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