MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chassis rails corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassis rails corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
both front coil springs corroded
chassis corroded
Both outer sills holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer outer skin peeling
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both outer sills holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer outer skin peeling
both front brake pipes rusty
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake pipes rusty
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wear in front brake discs
both rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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EX05 GAO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EX05 GAO, 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 EX05 GAO registered?
EX05 GAO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is EX05 GAO safe to buy?
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