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GP55 MBX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,291 mi
Last recorded210,291 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 MBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 210,291 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 210,275 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 207,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 207,419 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 205,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 202,673 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

areas to under side corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 197,496 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion around offside front door catch

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to offside outer sill

heavy corrosion to front/centre inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 197,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose damaged filler breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion around offside front door catch

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to offside outer sill

heavy corrosion to front/centre inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2019 188,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer door sill corroded

Offside Front Inner door step/door shut

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

diesel injectors wet

Fail 11 Jun 2019 188,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner upper wheel arch

Offside Front Inner door step/door shut

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

Offside Rear Inner upper wheel arch

Offside Rear floor heavily corroded outside prescribed area

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

corrosion to both front inner sills

diesel injectors wet

Pass 21 Oct 2017 179,853 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 179,853 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 166,309 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low and has 2 nails in it

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 165,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low and has 2 nails in it

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 151,613 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Stone chip in front screen

Pass 14 Oct 2014 135,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,281 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,534 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,387 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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GP55 MBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP55 MBX, 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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GP55 MBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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