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GV05 JOU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 JOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 101,146 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 10 May 2018 90,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven 43% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,009 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust poor

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,978 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,894 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,424 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

nearside front ttyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

nearside front ttyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,591 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 59,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,082 miles

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)

spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,082 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,702 miles

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

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 JOU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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