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GV05 UAB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,275 miles

ADVISE ALL UNDERBODY CONDITION

ADVISE BOTH OUTER SILLS CORROSION

ADVISE O/S STEP

ADVISE O/S/R INNER ARCH CORROSION

ADVISE SPARE WHEEL CONDITION

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R O/S/R CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R O/S/R QUARTER VALENCES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has welding repairs to both sills and underbody

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven 63% (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 12 May 2016 117,075 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 116,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,100 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,075 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 110,763 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear of van ply lined

Fail 14 May 2014 110,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear of van ply lined

Pass 17 May 2013 106,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 100,729 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 95,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 71,628 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,043 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 UAB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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