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GX05 DHO

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 74,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,343 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 71,343 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg - under inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Seat belt clasp insecure - bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Tie-bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,987 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 63,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective OS LAST ROW (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2022 60,745 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 58,096 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 58,094 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 46,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 43,913 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 43,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

water pipes to rear covers touching exhaust front pipe (fire hazard)

Pass 6 May 2014 39,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,958 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

no coolant in bottle

Pass 8 May 2012 32,527 miles

seats have been removed

Pass 4 May 2011 27,949 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front steering arm has slight play

seat has been removed

Pass 11 May 2010 23,753 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside front mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 18,393 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 18,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 14,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 6,925 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 DHO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHO, 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 GX05 DHO registered?

GX05 DHO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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