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GL05 JVN

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 JVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 160,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 160,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 153,747 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 146,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 CHIPS AND 1 CRACK (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 146,826 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER DRIVERS STEP (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 CHIPS AND 1 CRACK (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,052 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,995 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 940,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,809 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f steering rack play

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Fail 8 Nov 2010 81,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s/f steering rack play

o/s/r inner tyre flat

anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2009 59,670 miles

both rear marker lights not working

near side rear anti roll bar link arm has slight play

Fail 22 May 2009 59,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear marker lights not working

near side rear anti roll bar link arm has slight play

Pass 14 May 2008 40,289 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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GL05 JVN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GL05 JVN, 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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What year was GL05 JVN registered?

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

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