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ET05 GXM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,952 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 108,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 106,317 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2018 106,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 103,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,831 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,786 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,611 miles

n/s/r flexible seat belt stalk cover broken

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

Monitor screen on dash board giving slight difficulty for driver to view the road fully.

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 GXM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 GXM registered?

ET05 GXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is ET05 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 GXM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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