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GN05 OTU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,567 mi
Last recorded46,567 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 OTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 46,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,385 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 46,385 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 44,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,972 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 42,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,331 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,745 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,368 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,659 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,659 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,559 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,431 miles

n/s side marker light not working

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear side marker lamp inopertive

slight crack to offside mirror glass

Fail 14 Apr 2011 23,742 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear side marker lamp inopertive

slight crack to offside mirror glass

Fail 10 Mar 2010 19,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

onley 3 bulbs working in center stop light

park brake near end of travel

Fail 1 May 2009 14,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

onley 3 bulbs working in center stop light

park brake near end of travel

Pass 15 May 2008 4,783 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 OTU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GN05 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN05 OTU?

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What year was GN05 OTU registered?

GN05 OTU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is GN05 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 OTU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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