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GV05 YLZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,195 mi
Last recorded133,195 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,195 miles

both under body floor sills corroded

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both inner and outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,596 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both inner and outer sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,429 miles

Nearside Front track rod end is worn not considered to be excessive - just meets the pass standard

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

Offside outer sill is corrodded

dampness at number one injector - no visible leak detected

front windscreen is damaged

underside of vehicle has been undersealed & painted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,007 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,582 miles

INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,582 miles

INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,039 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,468 miles

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

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

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of offside front fog light .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of offside front fog light .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,618 miles

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,388 miles

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 27 Jun 2008 40,646 miles

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

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

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 YLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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