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FL05 GTY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 126,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside/Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area/suspension Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside/Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 126,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear has sharp edges (3.3 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside/Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area/suspension Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside/Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area/suspension Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,494 miles

Brake performance not tested due to Brake/disc's condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner body has corrosion within 30cm of leaf spring/marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill Marked within 30cm of leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area/suspension Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,297 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,711 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

numerous welding repairs heavy underseal

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

numerous welding repairs heavy underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,524 miles

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

oil level on minimum mark

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,666 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,009 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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FL05 GTY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL05 GTY, 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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FL05 GTY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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