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GX55 GZR

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,578 mi
Last recorded111,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,578 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 111,558 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front and n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s and o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area at time of test

o/s centre inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front and n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear brake backing plate damp

n/s rear outrigger corroded and holed, not within prescribed area at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,644 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front chassis leg corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,611 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,522 miles

rear brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,084 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,058 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leak

fuel filter damp excess fuel

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 29,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,262 miles

slight play in steering

wipers clearing screen poorly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,673 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 GZR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GZR, 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 GZR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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