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EG05 GWV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,846 mi
Last recorded257,846 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 257,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes just meet requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2015 253,575 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 249,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 232,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 207,563 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 184,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 184,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 164,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 145,153 miles

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 128,324 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 128,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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EG05 GWV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EG05 GWV, 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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What year was EG05 GWV registered?

EG05 GWV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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