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GF05 SYA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 148,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 148,509 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 May 2013 134,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 134,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Fail 23 Apr 2012 124,305 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,743 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 103,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,867 miles

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 27 Mar 2010 82,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,648 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

can only open front doors from outside by using a dead lock key

slight damage to o/s head lamp glass

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,607 miles

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

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

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 SYA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 SYA registered?

GF05 SYA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is GF05 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 SYA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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