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ET05 GXE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 117,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 full lengh (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear drop sides are corroded

Rear inner tyres are worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,142 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,361 miles

o\s\r outer tyre cuts in sidewall not showing cord

wipers starting to smeer

Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,353 miles

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

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

o\s\r outer tyre cuts in sidewall not showing cord

wipers starting to smeer

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,000 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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ET05 GXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET05 GXE, 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 ET05 GXE registered?

ET05 GXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is ET05 GXE safe to buy?

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