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GV55 OVA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 94,673 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH OUTER SILLS AND CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 94,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,540 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 79,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,194 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,175 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,710 miles

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

center exhaust corroded

corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,588 miles

Front Brake Pads Low,

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,740 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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GV55 OVA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV55 OVA, 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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GV55 OVA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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