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GK05 SYH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,941 mi
Last recorded129,941 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 129,941 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 129,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 127,573 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 127,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 124,571 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank breather (7.2.3)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective first seat (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 121,499 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,200 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 116,463 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 112,730 miles

Offside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/r hub backplate damp

Pass 8 Jan 2011 107,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 107,142 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 102,590 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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GK05 SYH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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