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GY05 UHV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,111 mi
Last recorded299,111 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 299,111 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bofth front inner wings corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 299,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

nearside outer sill corroded/holed

offside front tyre worn low

offside inner wheel arch/chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 286,153 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 286,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 248,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 248,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 208,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 172,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 133,092 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 133,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 96,109 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 96,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,876 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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GY05 UHV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UHV, 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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GY05 UHV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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