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GL05 JVH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 JVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,945 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud unable to assess properly for corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 119,279 miles

extensive corrosion of non structural sill areas

rear silencer outer skin disintergrating

vin plate damaged/removed from window a rea

Fail 19 Oct 2016 119,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis side forward of wheel in line with crank pulley (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear spring on n/s forward anchor point outrigger (6.1.B.2)

extensive corrosion of non structural sill areas

rear silencer outer skin disintergrating

vin plate damaged/removed from window a rea

Pass 23 Oct 2015 288,019 miles

Offside hand brake only just met requirements

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near side sill area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 282,240 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 255,881 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 255,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 227,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 227,147 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 206,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 206,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 185,291 miles

steering rack has alot of play

Fail 18 Jun 2010 185,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

steering rack has alot of play

Pass 3 Jul 2009 158,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,905 miles

STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE

Fail 27 Jun 2008 46,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE

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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GL05 JVH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL05 JVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 JVH registered?

GL05 JVH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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