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MX55 GFZ

2005 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,911 mi
Last recorded130,911 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Motor Caravan62,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 130,911 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside inner wheel arch corroded and weak not in prescribed area

surface corrosion underbody in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,122 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 127,122 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,485 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,485 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,712 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 75% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner sill corroded and thin in places

Offside Inner sill corroded and thin in places

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 114,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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Nearside Inner sill corroded and thin in places

Offside Inner sill corroded and thin in places

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,091 miles

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

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,963 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,116 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,600 miles

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

deflectors fitted lights at test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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MX55 GFZ is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 62,321 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX55 GFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX55 GFZ registered?

MX55 GFZ is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MX55 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 GFZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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