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GY05 VLX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 157,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 149,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 149,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,093 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 147,093 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 141,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both inner sills heavily corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 141,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

heavy corrosion to nearside inner sill

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,771 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear inner wheel arch to floor section is weakened by corrossion not considered to be structural or supportive

rear axle metal brake pipes are corrodded not considered to be excessive

Fail 23 Mar 2015 112,983 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear inner wheel arch to floor section is weakened by corrossion not considered to be structural or supportive

rear axle metal brake pipes are corrodded not considered to be excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,544 miles

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

Oil leak

advanced inner rack ball joint play

slight corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails

slight interaction between offside rear side light and indicator

Fail 27 Mar 2014 103,506 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion step / sill holed just outside prescribed area

advanced corrosion to nearside step / sill holed just out side prescribed area

advanced inner rack ball joint play

slight corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails

slight interaction between offside rear side light and indicator

Pass 25 Mar 2013

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,475 miles

brake pedal ruber split

slight play in o/s rack inner joint

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,475 miles

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

brake pedal ruber split

slight play in o/s rack inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,006 miles

slight play in o/s sterring rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 36,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,141 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 VLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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