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GK05 YGJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,245 mi
Last recorded143,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 143,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 141,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all corroded area repaired and covered with thick black sealant

under body corrosion front to back

Fail 6 Apr 2022 141,714 miles

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion front to back

Pass 9 Apr 2021

Affected corroded areas covered with thick black under seal and signs of repairs.

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both nsr and osr. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Signs of heavy under seal and heavy fibre repairs under body front to back.

Wheel bearing has slight play both nsf and osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body surface rust on suspension components back to front.

Fail 9 Apr 2021

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sills and inner sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both nsr and osr. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Signs of heavy under seal and heavy fibre repairs under body front to back.

Wheel bearing has slight play both nsf and osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body surface rust on suspension components back to front.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 136,373 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 136,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner bay under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill various places front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure isolator switch under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 128,693 miles

under bonnet isolator switch is insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2018 128,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under bonnet isolator switch is insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside & nearside rear chassis corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 115,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside & nearside rear chassis corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,774 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills and underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise tracking

inner and outer sills and underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,837 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 215/75/16

Fail 15 Dec 2015 103,830 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 215/75/16

Fail 11 Dec 2014 100,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,880 miles

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

all brake pipes presented greased

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,569 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,268 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 72,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,966 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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