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EX05 GAO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,643 mi
Last recorded124,643 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 GAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,643 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,116 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis rails corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 114,116 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis rails corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 113,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,930 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,110 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

both outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 102,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 87,911 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,733 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,107 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,037 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,037 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,593 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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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?

The MOT history for EX05 GAO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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