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GF05 CKG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 CKG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019

Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018

heavily welded/under sealed

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2018 123,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,950 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3 seats belts in need of attenion (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,827 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,816 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spring Mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spring Mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 105,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,033 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 85,968 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 72,864 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 72,859 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,574 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 33,574 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GF05 CKG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF05 CKG, 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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GF05 CKG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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