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ET05 GWV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,488 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill section outside prescribed area is holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill section outside prescribed area is holed

parking brake lever has a long travel

plated repairs to vehicle at rear have been painted /undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2021 65,488 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill section outside prescribed area is holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill section outside prescribed area is holed

parking brake lever has a long travel

plated repairs to vehicle at rear have been painted /undersealed

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 61,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 59,005 miles

O/S/F Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,905 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,435 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 45,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,969 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 11,477 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 GWV 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 80%.

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 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 ET05 GWV registered?

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

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