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GK55 SVE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,432 mi
Last recorded159,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 159,432 miles

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

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

both rear back plates damp

Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 144,427 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside/all suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2024 138,635 miles

Front Upper coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside seat belt poor

bonnect stiff to open

exhaust corroded

oil leak

steering rack noisey on lock to lock check

Fail 22 Apr 2024 138,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop bush worn to excess (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Upper coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside seat belt poor

bonnect stiff to open

exhaust corroded

oil leak

steering rack noisey on lock to lock check

Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,679 miles

Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop bearing worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Inner exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner brake drum /diff leaking oil

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front seat belt webbing poor/freyed

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,615 miles

Inner centre prop bearing worn

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

Offside Front seat belt freying

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 117,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged torn (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation brake fluid leak in drum (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner centre prop bearing worn

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

Offside Front seat belt freying

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,222 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 30 Sep 2019 107,762 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 107,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,676 miles

Nearside front tyre close to the legal limit on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,184 miles

fuel pipe to tank slightly damp

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 8 Oct 2016 85,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe to tank slightly damp

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 48,373 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,162 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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GK55 SVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue 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 GK55 SVE, 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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GK55 SVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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