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GL05 LXM

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

259,721 mi
Last recorded259,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 259,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 251,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 241,072 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 235,478 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 225,023 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 218,234 miles

slight play in steering rack

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 210,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 203,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 203,115 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 189,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 189,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 184,664 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 179,788 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 179,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake vacum pipe chaffed on fuel lines

nearside rear brake binding

power steering pipe to rack corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 169,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 158,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 139,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 139,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 123,296 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,153 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 97,875 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 77,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,716 miles

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

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

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 LXM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

GL05 LXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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