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GL05 ETZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ETZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded above axle but not excessive

Fail 1 May 2026 87,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded above axle but not excessive

Pass 1 May 2025 85,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,176 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 81,707 miles

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

both rear chassis rail corroded behind rear wheels

motorhome conversion not completed. advise to get completed for next test

n/s/r inner tyre 11 years old

o/s center side marker not working

o/s/r hub oil seal slightly weeping oil

o/s/r tyres both 9 years old

spare tyre 12 years old

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 May 2022 76,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

camper conversion not complete

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

camper conversion not complete

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,083 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,660 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 74,659 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended front row in rear o/s outer (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended second row n/s (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended second row o/s outer (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,079 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,332 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut on side wall but not down to cords

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,216 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,543 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges, advise tracking check

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,543 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges, advise tracking check

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,760 miles

previous advisories apply test no 629969371233

Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,117 miles

nearside side centre marker light not working.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,040 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,781 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 14,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

n/s/r outer tyre has screw in tread o/s/r inner tyrew has nail in tread

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 ETZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GL05 ETZ, 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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GL05 ETZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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