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GV05 JVJ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 JVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn too metal

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seat mount floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn too metal

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seat mount floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Offside (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,779 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside chassis and body corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 121,779 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers lower (5.2.6)

Aux belt loose

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside chassis and body corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 116,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage to n/s/rear lamp

slight corrosion through out

Pass 26 May 2015 110,301 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2015 110,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 104,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion through out

Pass 16 May 2013 94,975 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 94,975 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 85,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,229 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 71,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,113 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 61,113 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 52,781 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 JVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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