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GV05 UAF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,255 mi
Last recorded148,255 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 148,236 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play might increase (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 140,538 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play might increase (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 132,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,178 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 128,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 123,795 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured light unit deteriorated in general (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper shocker mount point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,542 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lense faded

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 123,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lense faded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 122,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 118,715 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2012 96,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,729 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,729 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,716 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UAF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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