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GV05 HKN

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,119 miles

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

chassis corroded and floor corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,382 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 118,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,335 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 223,224 miles

underside rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2019 223,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2018 206,599 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 3rd row (5.2.2b)

n/s inner sill corroded by step...o/s inner sill corroded... under side rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2018 206,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 3rd row (5.2.2b)

n/s inner sill corroded by step...o/s inner sill corroded... under side rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2017 193,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 179,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 163,985 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake cable chaffed

Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,281 miles

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

small chip in windscreen...rear step corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 138,275 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

small chip in windscreen...rear step corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,083 miles

oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,765 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s brake cable worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,566 miles

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

o/s/r lamp cracked....both rear inner tyre treads low

two side markers not working

Pass 11 May 2010 78,663 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 May 2010 78,658 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.1c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 May 2009 62,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 50,328 miles

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

n/s/t tyre down to 3mm

Pass 30 May 2007 35,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,833 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,190 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 HKN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HKN, 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 HKN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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