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GV05 TXW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 TXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 157,932 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,364 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 200,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2022 198,688 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 198,685 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 193,182 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 184,794 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to osf and nsf.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 181,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside side position lights not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance poor

Pass 17 Jun 2017 179,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 8 Jun 2016 175,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 164,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,709 miles

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

front disc pads getting low

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,384 miles

Front discs poor condition - require replacment

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

Pass 27 May 2009 85,004 miles

front brake discs poor condition on inner edge

offisde front headlamp poor pattern

Fail 27 May 2009 85,004 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition on inner edge

offisde front headlamp poor pattern

Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,244 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GV05 TXW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV05 TXW, 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 GV05 TXW registered?

GV05 TXW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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