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GY05 UGW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

298,477 mi
Last recorded298,477 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 298,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hub oil seal leaking offside rear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 271,610 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges, inside edge wearing uneven

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 271,607 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges, inside edge wearing uneven

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 May 2014 249,651 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 249,647 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 249,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 222,216 miles

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

excessive end float in rear diff

Fail 18 Apr 2013 222,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

excessive end float in rear diff

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 193,247 miles

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

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

nsf door mirror glass damaged

osf nsf seatbelts damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 193,247 miles

nsf door mirror glass damaged

osf nsf seatbelts damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 178,597 miles

engine oil leak

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2011 178,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 145,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 85,259 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GY05 UGW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GY05 UGW, 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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What year was GY05 UGW registered?

GY05 UGW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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