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GV05 HGU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

261,807 mi
Last recorded261,807 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 261,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 259,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front chassis rail corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 256,378 miles

Intermittent 'knock' from nearside front - no fault found

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail - not considered criteria but suggest attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 245,257 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 254,357 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 248,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 241,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody surface corrosion on n/s/r inner seal

Pass 6 Jun 2016 223,991 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 223,991 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 207,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 194,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 173,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 149,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 124,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 124,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,934 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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GV05 HGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV05 HGU, 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 GV05 HGU registered?

GV05 HGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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