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ET05 GXN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 131,111 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp conversion kit fitted

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop not fitted

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 131,074 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp conversion kit fitted

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop not fitted

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

headlamps conversion kit fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2020 129,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

headlamps conversion kit fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,649 miles

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

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

headlamps conversion kit fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 124,649 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/f wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

headlamps conversion kit fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,666 miles

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

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

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 98,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 89,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,926 miles

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

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 31 May 2013 72,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,415 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,415 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,905 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 GXN 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 81.8%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

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

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