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GV05 YKO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,318 mi
Last recorded179,318 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 179,318 miles

ALL CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

DRIVERS DOOR HANDEL STIFF...

REAR WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Fail 6 Jun 2014 179,307 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

ALL CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

DRIVERS DOOR HANDEL STIFF...

REAR WHEEL ARCHS RUSTY...

Pass 20 Jun 2013 167,444 miles

CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

CUTS IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 167,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

CUTS IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE...

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 156,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,172 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,637 miles

underbody corrossion present

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2009 100,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

slight play in off side of steering rack

underbody corrossion present

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,406 miles

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

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 YKO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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