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CV05 GZY

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,312 mi
Last recorded28,312 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 GZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 28,312 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 28,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bolt missing on prop shaft

propshaft bearing worn

Pass 26 Oct 2017
Fail 20 Oct 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross members both (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f inner suspension bush

Nearside Rear both tipping body bush corroded

Offside Front tipping body cross member corroded x2

centre propshaft rubbers worn to excess

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,015 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 106,007 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear cross members (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,564 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 97,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill panel holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise on corrosion on o/s/f door step

advise on play on center bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,049 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,893 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,975 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,002 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,002 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CV05 GZY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV05 GZY, 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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CV05 GZY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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