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GN05 VBX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,887 mi
Last recorded157,887 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 157,887 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 157,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 156,305 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 156,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 150,544 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 150,544 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,466 miles

Fuel hose leaking breather hose to filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,348 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 46,348 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,100 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r marker light out

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,497 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 35,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 30,680 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,620 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,145 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 20,546 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2008 15,207 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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VBX, 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 GN05 VBX registered?

GN05 VBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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