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GV05 HJU

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 177,187 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2019 177,177 miles

Entrance/exit step significantly damaged corroded on inner sill (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,664 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded...oil leak engine

Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,662 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

underside corroded...oil leak engine

Pass 5 Jan 2018 164,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 164,082 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating n/s low (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat worn

Pass 12 Dec 2016 158,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 153,095 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 153,095 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect h/lamp flickers (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 146,268 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 146,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

OS head light

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 139,625 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 139,615 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 133,392 miles

Pedal anti slips worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 122,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,370 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 108,366 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Driver's view to side impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 85,644 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 85,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,440 miles

o/s/r hub seal leaking

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 HJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV05 HJU, 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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GV05 HJU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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