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CU05 GMX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

264,450 mi
Last recorded264,450 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 GMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 264,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 260,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 254,976 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 254,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 249,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2022 245,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 244,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear propshaft bearing slightly deteriorated and slight noisey

reverse lights not working

slight noise from rear diff

Fail 14 Sep 2021 244,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear propshaft bearing slightly deteriorated and slight noisey

reverse lights not working

slight noise from rear diff

Pass 9 Sep 2020 242,934 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Sep 2020 242,927 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Sep 2019 241,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearinging (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat back adjuster worn

Fail 2 Sep 2019 241,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower step / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearinging (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat back adjuster worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 236,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 232,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 224,439 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 224,439 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 222,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 194,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 176,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 155,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 131,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 111,666 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 91,856 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 91,856 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,325 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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CU05 GMX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU05 GMX, 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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CU05 GMX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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