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GV05 YLT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,411 mi
Last recorded37,411 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 37,411 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 Sep 2025 37,411 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 33,057 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside front ()

Various rust spots underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,694 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 24,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 14,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,210 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 4,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 3,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,753 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 2,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 1,644 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 1,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 461 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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GV05 YLT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

GV05 YLT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is GV05 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 YLT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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