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GL05 LXK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,609 mi
Last recorded89,609 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 89,609 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner holed - central of vehicle - not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Original mirror glass missing but replaced with larger mirror glass secured with rope (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 89,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner holed - central of vehicle - not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Original mirror glass missing but replaced with larger mirror glass secured with rope (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate showing sign of moisture - inspection recommended

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Attached using rope but secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,546 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 87,546 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer body sill has slight surface corrosion.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer body sill has slight surface corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,965 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 84,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cms of leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cms of leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,395 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R + COTS IN TRAED >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER DEVOID OF TREAD >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,395 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R + COTS IN TRAED >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER DEVOID OF TREAD >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,220 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,557 miles

Front wipers are smeary

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis rail corroded over axle but not excessively

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,021 miles

O/S MIRROR BACKING MISSING >>> NEW ADVISED

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,013 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S MIRROR BACKING MISSING >>> NEW ADVISED

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,511 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR POOR > NEW ADVISED

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,511 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR POOR > NEW ADVISED

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,161 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 36,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,797 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH = ADJUSTMENT

O/S/F MIRROR POOR/REPAIRED = NEW ADVISED

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

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

WIPERS POOR O/S SPLITTING

Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,586 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,081 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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GL05 LXK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LXK, 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 LXK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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