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GX05 DHU

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,385 mi
Last recorded65,385 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 61,364 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 plus 0.05 applied limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting points front and rear inner sill and wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting points front and rear sill and wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by shocker mount under bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner door step / sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 46,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,253 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 46,236 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,794 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 44,763 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,982 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 25,937 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,342 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 DHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHU, 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 GX05 DHU registered?

GX05 DHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is GX05 DHU safe to buy?

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