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GU05 GRF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,831 mi
Last recorded208,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 GRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 208,831 miles

parking brake lever has travel

nearside rear shock absorber lower securing bolt is damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear - shock absorber prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

air box is loose

corrosion to chassis front to rear

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's

front number plate damaged

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2022 208,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle mount prescribed area - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 'B' pillar at door latch - marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - marked in yellow - viewed through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor area's - marked in yellow (shock absorber mount prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing at gearbox - marked in yellow (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear - shock absorber prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

air box is loose

corrosion to chassis front to rear

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's

front number plate damaged

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber lower securing bolt is damaged

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 31 Jan 2022 208,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal/underneath step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body seal/under Neath step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

gear box misty with oil

Pass 21 Oct 2020 208,371 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 208,371 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 207,711 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 205,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 202,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 200,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 198,868 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 196,578 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

damage to o/s/f seat belt

nail in o/s/f tyre

signs of corrosion to front to rear o/s/r o/s/f brake pipes

strong advise oil leak

wear to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Mar 2013 193,073 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 190,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 182,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 176,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 176,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 169,185 miles

Front brake discs badly worn,close to limits.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,326 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 GRF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GRF, 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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GU05 GRF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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