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GX05 DHJ

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 77,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail inward of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills forward of rear wheels corroded [ may need attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle worn /reverse lights not working

Fail 19 May 2026 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge damaged tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed several cuts cord exposed below wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail inward of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills forward of rear wheels corroded [ may need attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle worn /reverse lights not working

Pass 20 May 2025 72,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rail inward of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends [ attention soon ] (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts nearing wear bands [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 64,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 57,480 miles

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

Nearside Fuel filler cover flap insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Fuel filler cover flap insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 56,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring, rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Spring, rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 55,712 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill covered heavily with sealant

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 55,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 55,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 49,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,493 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,583 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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GX05 DHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GX05 DHJ, 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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GX05 DHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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