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GX05 EYW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,823 mi
Last recorded120,823 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 120,823 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near anti rollbar linkage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,426 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 119,650 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 230,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 215,992 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 215,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 208,379 miles

Engine oil leak (slight)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 190,337 miles

Hairline Crack Above Driver Door Latch, Components Secure

Hairline Crack Above Passengers Front Door Latch, Components Secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface Corrosion N/S Sill

Surface Corrosion O/S Sill

Fail 23 Aug 2012 190,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Hairline Crack Above Driver Door Latch, Components Secure

Hairline Crack Above Passengers Front Door Latch, Components Secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface Corrosion N/S Sill

Surface Corrosion O/S Sill

Pass 4 Oct 2011 175,459 miles

Fuel breather hose cracking

Slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 152,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,130 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,127 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,073 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 EYW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

GX05 EYW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is GX05 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 EYW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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