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GL05 JYE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,528 mi
Last recorded163,528 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 JYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 163,528 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner wing to chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion in other various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet near chassis leg area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 153,678 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 153,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIE LEG (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 140,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 129,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 117,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,047 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,047 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,146 miles

slight corrosion throughout vehicle.

slight play in os/f steering rack arm.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 92,146 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion throughout vehicle.

slight play in os/f steering rack arm.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,590 miles

r/o/s tyre has flat spot in tread pattern

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,487 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,480 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 JYE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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