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ET05 GVG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 87,063 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

Fail 14 May 2012 79,134 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,134 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,078 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 56,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 56,896 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,186 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear seat bolt loose

spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,186 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front tyres getting low

rear seat bolt loose

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,528 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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ET05 GVG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET05 GVG, 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 ET05 GVG registered?

ET05 GVG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is ET05 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 GVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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