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GJ05 YRV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,982 mi
Last recorded186,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 186,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 183,409 miles

underside of the vehicle is covered by undereal

Pass 13 Oct 2021 179,477 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 179,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 168,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 153,649 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 153,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 138,747 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,918 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,701 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 110,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside centre outer sill corroded

Offside centre outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,450 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty/holed

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,584 miles

Fuel flap catch broken.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 66,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,327 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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GJ05 YRV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

GJ05 YRV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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