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GV05 JSY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 118,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (1) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear of spring, full length of box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (1) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of van (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 113,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion generalised corrosion to chassis sill/door steps and rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 113,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion generalised corrosion to chassis sill/door steps and rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,463 miles

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

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

general corrossion to chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,543 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 97,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,939 miles

n\s\r sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,750 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,465 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 44,459 miles

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

rear bumper missing

Fail 1 May 2009 44,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bumper missing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,813 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 JSY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV05 JSY, 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 JSY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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