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GJ05 OBS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 OBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,908 miles

hole in n/s sill

Fail 14 Mar 2016 129,908 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

hole in n/s sill

rear bump stop inscure

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,486 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 105,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,479 miles

slight play on both track arms

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight damage to ns link arm

Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,479 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front wipers slight smear

slight damage to ns link arm

slight play on both track arms

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,973 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 38,735 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,529 miles

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

slighly long travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,181 miles

tyres slightly perrished

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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GJ05 OBS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ05 OBS, 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 GJ05 OBS registered?

GJ05 OBS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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