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GF52 TER

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 TER
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 132,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,993 miles

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

al underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,517 miles

Nearside Front dipped beam slightly dim

Offside Front obligatory mirror cover missing

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

all underbody & body slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,981 miles

all under body and body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,306 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,148 miles

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

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2019 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,682 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,865 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,021 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cables chaffed on wheels when loaded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,001 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cables chaffed on wheels when loaded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,257 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,257 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,055 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,359 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,410 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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GF52 TER is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GF52 TER, 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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GF52 TER is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GF52 TER shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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