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GV05 UAW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake under servo not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s and o/s lower suspension arm wet with brake fluid from repair No fluid leak apparat from joints

n/s and o/s twisted but not affecting function

Fail 7 Oct 2025 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s and o/s twisted but not affecting function

Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,404 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 102,387 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,201 miles

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

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

Fuel flap wont stay closed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres 2013 osr and nsr

Spare wheel 2006 out of date for single wheel fitment

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 offside and centre Row 3 offside,nearside and centre Row 4 offside and nearside ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 99,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 offside and centre Row 3 offside,nearside and centre Row 4 offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,740 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 seat forth row ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 seat third row ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats in second row ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 99,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 seat forth row ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 seat third row ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats in second row ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 33,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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 UAW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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