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GL05 WKD

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,282 mi
Last recorded156,282 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 156,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Front leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab step corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 149,430 miles

Both rear bump stops are insecure and chassis rails are corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

General underside corrosion in places

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

Nearside outer sill is corroded and holed

Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked

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

Offside outer and inner sill is corroded and holed

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 149,321 miles

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

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

Both rear bump stops are insecure and chassis rails are corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

General underside corrosion in places

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

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

Nearside outer sill is corroded and holed

Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked

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

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

Offside outer and inner sill is corroded and holed

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 139,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 valve stems perished

general underside corrosion

nearside and offide rear chassis near bump stops corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 139,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 valve stems perished

general underside corrosion

nearside and offide rear chassis near bump stops corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2015 130,464 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,350 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre has perished side wall and on 3mm of tread recorded (Recorded)

Slight play in Offside of steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2014 119,350 miles

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

Chips in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre has perished side wall and on 3mm of tread recorded (Recorded)

Slight play in Offside of steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,864 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,864 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,975 miles

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

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 WKD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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