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GK05 USF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,146 mi
Last recorded135,146 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 USF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,146 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 135,042 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill below step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2nd prop shaft centre bearing collapsed

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside inner wing metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill below step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner tyres (4.1.E.1)

front nearside bumper insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,860 miles

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

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

center prop bearing worn

Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,254 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 115,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Pass 12 May 2011 105,933 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 7 May 2010 97,960 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windsreen cracked at left handlower edge

Pass 7 May 2009 84,197 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 USF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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