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GK05 SYC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

187,637 mi
Last recorded187,637 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 187,637 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Number plate bulbs slightly dim

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to outer sill

Wiper blades on limit

Pass 26 May 2015 184,991 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 184,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

numerous areas of general corrosion (in places holed) to vehicle body

o/s steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 178,441 miles

both front tyres worn away on inner edges & only just acceptable

suspect noisey c.v. joint

Fail 3 Apr 2014 178,441 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn away on inner edges & only just acceptable

suspect noisey c.v. joint

Pass 5 Apr 2013 170,495 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r outer sill heavily corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2013 170,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r outer sill heavily corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2012 161,874 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 161,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 152,477 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 152,477 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 142,464 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 142,462 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 111,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 111,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SYC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

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

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