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GJ05 YOA

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,133 mi
Last recorded195,133 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 195,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount area corroded 30cm seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis areas [ access under bonnet ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mount areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal numerous repairs front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 187,201 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 187,201 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 182,788 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassi corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 182,788 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear chassi corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 180,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 178,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 175,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 171,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 162,900 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2014 162,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2013 157,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake padel rubber wearing slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 157,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake padel rubber wearing slightly.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 150,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both wing mirror covers missing

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

wetness around rear of fuel pump

Pass 28 Feb 2012 150,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both wing mirror covers missing

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

wetness around rear of fuel pump

Pass 5 Mar 2011 136,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake discs worn

offside wiper blade worn

slight noise - n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 136,817 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake discs worn

offside wiper blade worn

slight noise - n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 124,372 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 124,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,277 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YOA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ05 YOA, 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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GJ05 YOA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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