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GV05 YJR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,292 mi
Last recorded175,292 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 175,292 miles

general corrosion on underside and body

Pass 14 May 2018 166,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2018 166,094 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2017 161,400 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 161,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 155,345 miles

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

oil leak

prop shaft center bearing has play

Fail 17 May 2016 155,345 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

prop shaft center bearing has play

Pass 7 May 2015 148,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 148,583 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 141,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 141,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 134,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 117,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 109,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 109,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 134,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,320 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 YJR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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