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GX05 DKN

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,789 mi
Last recorded39,789 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 39,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,849 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 38,849 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 3 Feb 2024 36,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,169 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 25,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 22,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 22,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 22,119 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 9,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 8,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 6,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 5,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 3,408 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 DKN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN registered?

GX05 DKN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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