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GMW 905D

1966 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,765 mi
Last recorded57,765 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1966 Ford Transit57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 905D
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1966
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 57,765 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner arch

cracks to o/s/r/inner tyre inner wall

slight play in n/s steering pivot point/king pin

slight play in o/s steering pivot point/king pin

steering wheel free play only just met requirements

wiper stalk loose

Fail 9 May 2018 57,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s/r inner arch

cracks to o/s/r/inner tyre inner wall

slight play in n/s steering pivot point/king pin

slight play in o/s steering pivot point/king pin

steering wheel free play only just met requirements

wiper stalk loose

Pass 6 May 2017 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 6 May 2017 57,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

n/s/inner sill

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,707 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front spring hanger slightly corroded

offside rear inner tyre cracked

offside rear out rigger corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 57,554 miles

Oil leak

bearing noise from diff

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear door damaged

Pass 23 May 2011 57,160 miles

Oil leak

rear floors rusty

Fail 21 May 2011 57,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear floors rusty

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,157 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear floors rusty

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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GMW 905D is a 1966 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1966 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 57,719 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 GMW 905D, 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 60 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GMW 905D registered?

GMW 905D is a 1966 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 1966.

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