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GU05 DVN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,262 mi
Last recorded105,262 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,262 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 105,244 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door steps/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s rear chassis rail leaf spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner/outer sills, o/s/f inner wheel arch and chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 103,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,247 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arches /outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed.....

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has started to become perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of wheel arch tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion around rear chassis.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,191 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has started to become perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of wheel arch tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion around rear chassis.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer sidewall slightly scrubbed

Offside Front inner/upper wing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,063 miles

general corrosion,inner sills/inner,under steps.Rear lower 1/4 panels

rear outer sills corroded/holed at rears,just out of prescribed area.

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,286 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly feathered inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,766 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly feathered inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 59,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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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GU05 DVN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU05 DVN, 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

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What year was GU05 DVN registered?

GU05 DVN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is GU05 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 DVN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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