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GX55 EFF

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,349 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 45,738 miles

under side heavily undersealed

Fail 7 May 2024 45,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,697 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 38,697 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose 2nd row (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre 15 years old will fail in feb 2021 when law changes

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,650 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes to rack surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front coil springs have surface corrosion

both rear half shafts have slight end float

front brake discs have slight corrosion

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated but not split

reverse lights inoperative

side step operation poor

Fail 11 Nov 2019 37,643 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not releasing (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front reg damaged and character F likely to be misread as E (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes to rack surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

anti freeze below minimum

both front coil springs have surface corrosion

both rear half shafts have slight end float

front brake discs have slight corrosion

fuel tank breather hose deteriorated but not split

reverse lights inoperative

side step operation poor

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,710 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 133,118 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank to filler neck breather hose (7.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both rear half shafts have end float play

both sills have patches of surface corrosion

front brake disc wearing uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2016

Nearside Fuel hose leaking next to tank (7.2.3)

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both rear half shafts have end float play

both sills have patches of surface corrosion

front brake disc wearing uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,592 miles

rear tyre low on tread

scabbing on chassis

some belts slow to retract

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,915 miles

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

front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,978 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 23,978 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 12,899 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 10,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,007 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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GX55 EFF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX55 EFF, 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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GX55 EFF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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