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GJ05 ZGF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,340 mi
Last recorded170,340 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 170,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 165,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 162,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 162,600 miles

Direction indicators not working both rear indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 160,028 miles

Front flexi exhust slight blow

Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked around sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre cracked around sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 158,209 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes under sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2014

brake pipes under sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 148,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 136,875 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 136,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,196 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 108,189 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,973 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 64,537 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 ZGF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ05 ZGF, 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 ZGF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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