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GF05 XGO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,197 mi
Last recorded113,197 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 113,197 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step. (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Both rear inner wheel arches corroding but not within a prescribe area.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both center to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner wheel arch/body corroded but not structurally weakened.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 102,820 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted bulb missing plus lens missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner wheel arch/body corroded but not structurally weakened.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,180 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,180 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,513 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

underside dry/rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

underside dry/rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,672 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,474 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 34,267 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 XGO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XGO, 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 XGO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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