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GU05 HLX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

291,353 mi
Last recorded291,353 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 291,353 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chips in screen

drivers seat

engine oil leak

prop shaft joint worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 256,921 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

chip in screen

n/s/f spot lamp inop.

n/s/r l.e.d. light inop.

oil leak engine

spare tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2013 256,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

chip in screen

n/s/f spot lamp inop.

n/s/r l.e.d. light inop.

oil leak engine

spare tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 218,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

chip in screen

engine oil leak

prop shaft slider worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 180,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

offside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2011 180,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2010 143,835 miles

Coolant leak

light engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 107,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,665 miles

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

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 HLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 HLX safe to buy?

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