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GU05 GWX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,110 mi
Last recorded184,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 GWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 184,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 173,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 162,821 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

both inner & outer body sills corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 147,038 miles

both o/side and n/side inner and outer sill panels corroded.

rear exaust box very rusty.

Fail 22 May 2015 147,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both o/side and n/side inner and outer sill panels corroded.

both rear tyres perrished.

rear exaust box very rusty.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,270 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 119,421 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front spotlamp damaged

Offside rear tyre low tread depth inner edge

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,466 miles

Headlamps aged and images slightly dim

Minor oil leaks

Offside spot lamp damaged

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Fail 13 Feb 2012 106,441 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Headlamps aged and images slightly dim

Minor oil leaks

Offside spot lamp damaged

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Fail 15 Feb 2011 89,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,056 miles

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

offside door mirror glass broken.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,306 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 GWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red 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 GWX, 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 GWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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