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GL05 JOU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,565 mi
Last recorded43,565 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 JOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 43,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 41,935 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 41,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023
Pass 29 Jul 2022
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,757 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,922 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,735 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,735 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 JOU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

GL05 JOU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is GL05 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 JOU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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