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GU05 DYW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

287,450 mi
Last recorded287,450 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 287,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 283,252 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 277,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 277,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 271,103 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 271,083 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 265,184 miles

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

exhaust front pipe minor leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 259,327 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 253,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 253,972 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 226,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 201,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 176,203 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 149,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,741 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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GU05 DYW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

GU05 DYW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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