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GF05 XGV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 68,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,770 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 144,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 135,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,222 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 127,360 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 127,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 114,693 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 114,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 101,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 101,019 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 85,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 73,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 56,254 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XGV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGV, 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 GF05 XGV registered?

GF05 XGV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is GF05 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 XGV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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