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GY05 VKU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,047 mi
Last recorded66,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,047 miles

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,837 miles

Rear chassis rails corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,770 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel smoke test limits only just met(0.96)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 43,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger shackle end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger shackle end (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,661 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside wiper blade torn/split

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside wiper blade torn/split

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,100 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre has a small deep cut to inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,187 miles

nearside rear tyre has a large deep cut in outer treaded section

offside rear tyre has a small deep cut in inner shoulder

Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre has a large deep cut in outer treaded section

offside rear tyre has a small deep cut in inner shoulder

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,885 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,737 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 VKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY05 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

GY05 VKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GY05 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 VKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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