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ET05 GWM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,361 mi
Last recorded179,361 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 179,361 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 179,350 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 143,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and chassis x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to go brown (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 119,579 miles

Engine management light not working

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,542 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine management light not working

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,597 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 101,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tail lamps damaged

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,168 miles

Engine management light not working

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,394 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,363 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wearing low

Fail 14 Apr 2015 40,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wearing low

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,012 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,962 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 8,923 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GWM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET05 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

ET05 GWM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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