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GK05 SOE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,786 mi
Last recorded99,786 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,786 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe, both side inner sills, both side inner wheel arch, under body surface all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

vehicle tested with 3 seats

Fail 26 Oct 2022 99,786 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front to rear brake pipe, both side inner sills, both side inner wheel arch, under body surface all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

vehicle tested with 3 seats

Pass 16 Oct 2021 99,008 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side rear leaf spring bushes worn

brake pipe front to rear, siils all around, wheel arch inner all around corroded

vehicle tested with 3 seats

Fail 16 Oct 2021 99,008 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side rear leaf spring bushes worn

brake pipe front to rear, siils all around, wheel arch inner all around corroded

vehicle tested with 3 seats

Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,576 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2020 97,576 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,444 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 75,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,050 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 54,557 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,499 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rack arms/knuckles

Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,499 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s and o/s rack arms/knuckles

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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GK05 SOE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GK05 SOE, 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 GK05 SOE registered?

GK05 SOE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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