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EX05 GDO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,614 mi
Last recorded141,614 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 GDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 141,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 131,930 miles

Offside rear wheel arch cover missing

Fail 1 Aug 2015 131,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear wheel arch cover missing

Pass 2 May 2014 123,807 miles

offside rear plastic wheel arch incomplete

Fail 29 Apr 2014 123,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear plastic wheel arch incomplete

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,028 miles

front wishbone bushes condition

Fail 5 Apr 2013 7,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

front wishbone bushes condition

tread depth on rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,090 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,414 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Seat belt has been untwisted

Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Front pads and discs worn

Seat belt has been untwisted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,972 miles

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

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

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

slight twist & guide broken on single NS seat belt

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,971 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 GDO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

EX05 GDO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EX05 GDO safe to buy?

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