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GK05 BVT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 48,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 41,869 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,698 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal may have slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 28,698 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal may have slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 24,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 23,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 21,826 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 20,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 20,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,003 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 15,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 15,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 14,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,377 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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GK05 BVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK05 BVT, 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 GK05 BVT registered?

GK05 BVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is GK05 BVT safe to buy?

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