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GS05 ONS

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

243,024 mi
Last recorded243,024 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 ONS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 243,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 243,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 233,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 233,848 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 290,909 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 290,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 284,933 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 284,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 268,827 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 268,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 248,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 248,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / step (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 191,977 miles

air box insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2016 191,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

air box insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 170,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 140,733 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 140,072 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,772 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 118,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect brake pipes properly due to grease

Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect brake pipes properly due to grease

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,835 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 66,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,945 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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GS05 ONS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GS05 ONS, 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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GS05 ONS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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