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GL05 ETX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

238,360 mi
Last recorded238,360 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ETX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 238,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 235,648 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 231,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 230,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 205,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 198,247 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear flashers showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre odd size on rear axel (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear leaf spring wearing

both outer sills corroding

drivers seat has wear in frame

noise from rear diff

Unable to open rear doors, not latched correctly

body has damage

Anti roll bar bushes wearing

Centre prop shaft wearing

Centre section brake pipe starting to corrode

Engine knocking noise

Engine oil leak

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes wearing

Front brake discs worn thin, out of balance

Front registration plate damaged

Front windscreen slightly marked

Minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust system

Nearside seatbelt fraying and has damage in webbing

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 188,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 188,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 173,939 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 173,939 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013

2 rear tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Crack at bottom of windscreen outside wipers swept area, nearside.

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

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

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

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

Smell of diesel underneath vehicle, suspect diesel leak. Unable to visually see leak.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 149,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 149,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2011 131,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,609 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 112,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear inner tyre worn

offside front anti-roll bar link damaged

rear anti-roll bar link arms slightly worn

slight play in drivers seat

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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GL05 ETX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL05 ETX, 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 GL05 ETX registered?

GL05 ETX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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