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GF05 PWJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,568 mi
Last recorded158,568 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 158,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/rear floor excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear eye bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/rear floor excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump/travel stop missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level on minimum.

Long park brake lever travel.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear eye bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect instrument cluster fault, possible intermittent speedo operation.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 155,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,816 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 153,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 152,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear low / lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 150,422 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

non prescribed, prescribed and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2018 150,407 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre support mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

non prescribed, prescribed and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 148,962 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight play in o/side of steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2017 148,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight play in o/side of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2016 147,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 147,445 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 145,752 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear corrosion around bump stop

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre small cut to tread

Fail 5 Nov 2015 145,752 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear corrosion around bump stop

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre small cut to tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 143,821 miles

Exhaust corroded and delaminating

Intermittant difficulty opening drivers door from outside

Light corrosion to chassis at n/s/r suspension bump stop area

Fail 30 Oct 2014 143,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Exhaust corroded and delaminating

Intermittant difficulty opening drivers door from outside

Light corrosion to chassis at n/s/r suspension bump stop area

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,524 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail at suspension bump stop area

Light corrosion to both front metal brake pipes from flexible hoses

Fail 25 Apr 2014 135,524 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail at suspension bump stop area

Light corrosion to both front metal brake pipes from flexible hoses

N/s/r brake bind when brakes released

O/s/f tyre wearing thin

Windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,551 miles

Light windscreen damage/cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2013 121,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,610 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 79,607 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2009 67,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,140 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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GF05 PWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 GF05 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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