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ET05 GXY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,970 mi
Last recorded87,970 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 87,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

surface rusting on all under body components

Fail 19 Jun 2024 86,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach 44-13 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

surface rusting on all under body components

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 41/13 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 83,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (after wheel arch) - at previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 41/13 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 2004 (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear - outer face of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to offside front chassis

front wipers are deteriorating

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

general under vehicle corrosion

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear & offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2021 78,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear & offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear 4th seat has slight movement at securing bolt

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower than the offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than the nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside & offside rear handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2019 75,928 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than the nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear chassis

exhaust knock

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 8 May 2019 75,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than the nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear chassis

exhaust knock

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside rear - chassis (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank breather/return pipe is deteriorating

nearside rear hub had end float

offside rear inner wheel arch area's are corroding

Pass 3 May 2017 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

front lower steering colunm bush deteriorating

fuel return /breather pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside rear park brake effort just met requirements

Pass 18 May 2016 70,179 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view small cracks in mirror glass (8.1.2a)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 67,995 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 67,995 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 66,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 57,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,702 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r/i tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 48,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

nearside step light not working

Fail 20 May 2010 48,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

nearside step light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,526 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,269 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 GXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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The MOT history for ET05 GXY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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