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GB05 AMB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,570 mi
Last recorded152,570 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 AMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 152,570 miles

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

body has areas of corrosion

offside rear light damaged

underside has ares of corrosion but not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Sep 2015 152,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step and floor area and seat mouting point (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear arch corroded

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

body has areas of corrosion

offside rear light damaged

offside rear outer sill excessively and has holes but not not in prescribed area

offside step area corroded but not excessive

underside has ares of corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 142,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded (atcross back axle)

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 134,042 miles

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

centre (outer ) brake pipe slightly corroded at clips

front brake pads wearing thin (o/s/f)

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

o/s/r lamp lens deteriated

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

centre (outer ) brake pipe slightly corroded at clips

front brake pads wearing thin (o/s/f)

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

o/s/r lamp lens deteriated

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lights not working

nearside door mirror back missing

offside front fog light broken

turbo noise

Fail 7 Sep 2012 121,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lights not working

nearside door mirror back missing

offside front fog light broken

turbo noise

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 108,288 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,203 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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GB05 AMB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GB05 AMB, 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 GB05 AMB registered?

GB05 AMB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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