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GY05 VRC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,142 mi
Last recorded151,142 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 151,142 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 151,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

general under-body corrosion

nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 139,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

general under-body corrosion

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 125,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011 125,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 113,963 miles

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,243 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 VRC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

GY05 VRC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 VRC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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