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GN05 XSP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 XSP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 130,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 147,304 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,477 miles

coolant leak

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 112,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 112,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

some knocking under load in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2009 112,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Knock in steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,035 miles

ADVISE ATTENTION TO N/S REAR HANDBRAKE ---PASSED ON MINIMUM EFFORTS

Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,035 miles

ADVISE ATTENTION TO N/S REAR HANDBRAKE ---PASSED ON MINIMUM EFFORTS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,191 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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GN05 XSP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN05 XSP, 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 GN05 XSP registered?

GN05 XSP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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