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GV05 TZO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

225,782 mi
Last recorded225,782 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 TZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 225,782 miles

Bumper insecure damage ()

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 207,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 207,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 187,278 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 187,274 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 181,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 177,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 177,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 170,131 miles

Advisory items as per last test report. 856296761196

Fail 15 Jun 2011 170,102 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s front tyre tread depth low.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 164,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 164,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2009 150,529 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 150,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 140,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 140,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TZO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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