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GJ05 WRX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

249,296 mi
Last recorded249,296 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 249,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 246,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion NS sill

rear prop hanger bearing worn

Pass 9 Oct 2023 239,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 230,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 221,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 213,132 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 213,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 207,780 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 207,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 201,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 201,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail above offside front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 191,485 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe breather hose perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 180,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 180,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 172,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak around engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 160,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 156,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 156,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 110,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,565 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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GJ05 WRX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ05 WRX, 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 GJ05 WRX registered?

GJ05 WRX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GJ05 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 WRX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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