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GJ05 ZFY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,622 mi
Last recorded187,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 187,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025
Fail 30 Jun 2025

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024
Pass 2 Jun 2023 176,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 176,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 157,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 156,850 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on seal and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on seal and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 134,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 118,357 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 118,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,924 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,924 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 83,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,693 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front spot light lense broken

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

all under side componets have surface corrosion

near side and off side bodywork sills holed and corroded but not effecting structure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,722 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 40,319 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,684 miles

Nearside rear lens cracked, but not showing any white light.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,503 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 ZFY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 ZFY registered?

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

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