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GN05 EKW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,155 mi
Last recorded166,155 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 EKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 166,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 166,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 162,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Fail 26 Jun 2024 162,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2023 161,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2016 205,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 205,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 200,308 miles

light surface corrosion on all steering/suspension compoents

scratches on windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2014 194,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 187,508 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 187,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 165,928 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 165,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 151,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 151,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,838 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,828 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,395 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 81,575 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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GN05 EKW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GN05 EKW, 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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GN05 EKW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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