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GV05 TXU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,767 mi
Last recorded161,767 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 TXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 161,767 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,074 miles

corrosion to cills and chasis

Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,555 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to cills and chasssis

Pass 29 Jun 2017 149,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 149,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,325 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 130,887 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 126,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 120,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 95,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 79,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,780 miles

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

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 TXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TXU, 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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What year was GV05 TXU registered?

GV05 TXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GV05 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 TXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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