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GU05 DXC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,719 mi
Last recorded191,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 191,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 191,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 189,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately extensively sealed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately welded and sealed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 189,749 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside centre inner sill

exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 183,823 miles

n/s/rear bumper cover missing

o/s/front inner/outer sill corroded and holed-but not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Apr 2016 183,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/rear bumper cover missing

o/s/front inner/outer sill corroded and holed-but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2015 175,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 175,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 164,149 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 164,149 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,055 miles

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

offside front track-rod inner arm has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2012 143,620 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 131,114 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 114,849 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,995 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front wipers slight smeary

nearside rear handbrake cable has minor touch condition when operated

Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers slight smeary

nearside rear handbrake cable has minor touch condition when operated

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,025 miles

slight play offside steering arm

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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GU05 DXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU05 DXC, 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 GU05 DXC registered?

GU05 DXC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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