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GX55 EJU

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,254 mi
Last recorded110,254 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 110,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,052 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Both sills corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch. Corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch. Corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Tow bar removed at time of test

Vehicle down rated to 3500kg. Being used as a goods vehicle at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2023 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear bump stops missing

Both sills corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch. Corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch. Corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Vehicle down rated to 3500kg. Being used as a goods vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2022

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021

surface corrosion throughout underside.

vehicle has been downrated to 3,500kg and all relevant documentation has been presented.

Pass 22 Oct 2019

Body of the vehicle getting badly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail section. (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple rear passenger seats have damage to the coverings and seat back padding.

Under-side of the vehicle getting badly corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer lower quarter panel area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inner step/floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body of the vehicle getting badly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail section. (6.1.2 (a))

Multiple rear passenger seats have damage to the coverings and seat back padding.

Under-side of the vehicle getting badly corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2018
Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,663 miles

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,409 miles

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,038 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside entry step does not function

nearside exit grab bar loose

nearside front wheel nuts may not be filly tight

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

nearside rear wheel arch loose

seven seat belt covers missing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,980 miles

nearside front 185/75R16C tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front 185/75R16C tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner 185/75R16C tyre has nail in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 22,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,670 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 EJU 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 78.3%.

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 EJU, 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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GX55 EJU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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