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GU05 HTJ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to out rigger/inner sill within prescribed area of front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced between spring hanger mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis within top strut mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to out rigger within front spring hanger prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emission leaked noted from engine/inlet manifold area when vehicle revved for emission test. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play appears to be in track rod itself (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step/sill is corroded and holed but just outside prescribed areas although repair is advised. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play appears to be in track rod itself (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded and holed in various places but not with in prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various areas from previous welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle in general is in poor condition underneath due to corrosion setting in in most of chassis,sill and general areas.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,625 miles

Inner sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had various welding work - covered with under seal and unable to fully inspect

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 128,625 miles

Inner sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had various welding work - covered with under seal and unable to fully inspect

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,066 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise corrosion ns inner step

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,496 miles

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)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear spring front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front of outer sill corroded and holed just outside of prescribed areas

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but considered a support panel

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack end inner tie rod

windscreen cracked but not in direct view of the road

Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,174 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF THE ROAD

NEARSIDE FRONT STEP PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE PRESCIRBED AREA

NEARSIDE SILL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED, CONSIDERED AS A SUPPORT PANEL

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,174 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF THE ROAD

NEARSIDE FRONT STEP PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE PRESCIRBED AREA

NEARSIDE SILL PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED, CONSIDERED AS A SUPPORT PANEL

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,290 miles

drivers seat worn

nearside windscreen cracked not in line of vision

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front of engine damp slight smell of diesel no leak evident

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,934 miles

nearside outer sill corroding not holed

wipers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,821 miles

slight play offside rack end

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs in poor condition

slight play offside rack end

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,011 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,716 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 HTJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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