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GX05 HNU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm ball joint worn. has mild play, ok for now. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm ball joint worn. has mild play, ok for now. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024
Pass 7 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Marker lights not working.

Offside Rear Lower An external rusted hole in quater panel lower sill section.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to front of leaf spring mounting on inner sill/inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to front of leaf spring mounting on inner sill/inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Marker lights not working.

Offside Rear Lower An external rusted hole in quater panel lower sill section.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,305 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Corrosion to sill, not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Wheel arch trim missing ()

Offside Corrosion to sill, not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,565 miles

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

fuel filler neck breather perishing

oil on minimum

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 HNU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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