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EX05 GFE

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,283 mi
Last recorded212,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 GFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 212,283 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis has slight damage

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 157,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 157,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 133,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s sliding door has damage

n/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

n/s/r brake has slight bind

n/s/r park brake req adjustment

o/s mirror has slight damage to casing

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

o/s/r half shaft has slight seepage of oil from seal

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s sliding door has damage

n/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

n/s/r brake has slight bind

n/s/r park brake req adjustment

o/s mirror has slight damage to casing

o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play

o/s/r half shaft has slight seepage of oil from seal

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,236 miles

Oil leak

clutch operation

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes

play both steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 10 Jan 2014 103,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

clutch operation

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes

play both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,312 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,942 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 GFE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX05 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

EX05 GFE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 GFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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