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AY05 GFO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,272 mi
Last recorded20,272 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 GFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 20,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned cant be seen from the front of the vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 20,272 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned cant be seen from the front of the vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 16,741 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned can't be seen from front of vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 16,741 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working front and rear combined lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned can't be seen from front of vehicle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,949 miles

Offside rear non obligatory side marker lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,836 miles

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,609 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

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

Offside non obligatory side marker not working

Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,331 miles

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut within the tread

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,327 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut within the tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,620 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 10,358 miles

Front wiper blades smeary in operation

Injectors and seals rusty due to water laying on top of camshaft cover

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,358 miles

Front wiper blades smeary in operation

Injectors and seals rusty due to water laying on top of camshaft cover

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 8,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,213 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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AY05 GFO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY05 GFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 GFO registered?

AY05 GFO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is AY05 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 GFO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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