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GL05 JVY

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,933 mi
Last recorded174,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 JVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 174,933 miles

Nearside Inner steering tie rod

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin this was noticed while the car was stripped for repair replacement of o/s/f lower ball joint (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 174,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner steering tie rod

Pass 3 Jul 2015 164,645 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 164,641 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 150,166 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2014 150,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2013 134,230 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GL05 JVY, 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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GL05 JVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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