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GV05 NLE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,708 mi
Last recorded157,708 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 157,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s wiper split / rear qtr panels/rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,931 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 150,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area and inner sill area and road spring area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch /chassic area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area and inner sill area and road spring area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 146,370 miles

both sides rear under wheel arch areas corroded

offside outersill heavily corroded

offside outersill rusted through outside prescribed area

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

underside of vehicle corroded in places

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2016 146,370 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both sides rear under wheel arch areas corroded

offside outersill heavily corroded

offside outersill rusted through outside prescribed area

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

underside of vehicle corroded in places

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2015 141,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,174 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 53,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2010 77,529 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 77,529 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 45,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 NLE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLE, 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 NLE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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