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ET05 GWY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill/x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner sills badly corroded.general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,887 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to rear lower outer wheel arches outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Apr 2018 102,833 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to rear lower outer wheel arches outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rrear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear chassis outriggers

Fail 11 Apr 2017

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear by shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rrear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear chassis outriggers

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,717 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,117 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,826 miles

N/S/R tyre perished (195/70 15C)

wipers slightly split

Fail 8 Apr 2014 59,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/R tyre perished (195/70 15C)

front discs badly scored

wipers slightly split

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,665 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,580 miles

No spare wheel

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,652 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 GWY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

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

Is ET05 GWY safe to buy?

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