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GK05 SYV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

228,438 mi
Last recorded228,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 228,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2022 228,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2019 224,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2018 223,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal

Pass 20 May 2017 220,224 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 220,224 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 216,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 196,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 196,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 189,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 189,692 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 176,112 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly

Play in steering rack inner joints nearside has more play than offside advise change steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2013 175,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

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

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly

Play in steering rack inner joints nearside has more play than offside advise change steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2012 162,493 miles

Front brake discs are worn & lipped

Oil leak nearside front engine area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)nearside

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 162,252 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are worn & lipped

Mole grips attached to parking brake cable at the rear of vehicle

Oil leak nearside front engine area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)nearside

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,476 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 146,116 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,703 miles

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

Slight movement in drivers seat, but secure.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 127,675 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight movement in drivers seat, but secure.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,283 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,105 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 SYV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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