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GX55 EFC

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024

mileage cannot be read correctly

Pass 24 Oct 2022

nearside rear inner tyre worn low and offshape

odometer unreadable

Pass 27 Sep 2021

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

odometer unreadable

Pass 14 Oct 2019

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on edges and offshape

odometer unreadable

Pass 16 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner/outer edge+offshape

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017

odometer unreadable

offside front tyre inner edge worn 185/75/16C

Fail 10 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

odometer unreadable

offside front tyre inner edge worn 185/75/16C

Pass 17 Oct 2016

n/s marker damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s marker damaged

n/s/r fog n/w

n/s/r wiper u/s

play in viscous fan

step warning n/w

Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,681 miles

nearside rear inner and offside rear inner tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 20,103 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside side marker light damaged

spare wheel missing plus carrier damaged/cut

Fail 3 Oct 2014 20,103 miles

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside side marker light damaged

spare wheel missing plus carrier damaged/cut

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,684 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

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

drivers wiper judders accros screen

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,234 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 15,200 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,069 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 7,050 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 4,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 2,817 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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GX55 EFC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX55 EFC, 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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What year was GX55 EFC registered?

GX55 EFC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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