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GX55 ETR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,710 mi
Last recorded200,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ETR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 200,710 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 200,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested vehicle emmits far to much smoke, has been tested and messures 6.97 to 5.71 before blocking test equipment. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' shattered cracks (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all over extensive corrosion (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to undo bonnet

Pass 20 Jun 2016 195,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

inner & outer sills corroded

n/s mirror damaged

windscreen damage

Fail 20 Jun 2016 195,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

inner & outer sills corroded

n/s mirror damaged

windscreen damage

Pass 22 Jun 2015 189,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion forming both rear chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2015 189,676 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

corrosion forming both rear chassis

Pass 4 Jun 2014 180,441 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear outer sill holed.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 180,441 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear outer sill holed.

Pass 31 May 2013 172,525 miles

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

corrossion to n/s outer body sill.

play in drivers seat base.

Fail 30 May 2013 172,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrossion to n/s outer body sill.

play in drivers seat base.

Pass 22 May 2012 165,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 160,644 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 160,644 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 136,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 136,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 119,819 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 119,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 102,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to split

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 ETR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 GX55 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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