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GU05 EAA

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,487 mi
Last recorded112,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced borh (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

chassis floor and sills all corroded badly

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body damaged and corroded

brake pipes corroded

chassis sills and floor corroded and weak

exhaust corroded and weak

under side corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body damaged and corroded

brake pipes corroded

chassis sills and floor corroded and weak

exhaust corroded and weak

under side corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,331 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting and weak

floor sills and chassis all corroded and weak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting and weak

floor sills and chassis all corroded and weak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low and worn on edges

chassis and inner sills rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,422 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,142 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,636 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 EAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

GU05 EAA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 EAA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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