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GX55 EKM

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,642 miles

Advancing corrosion to various components and parts of chassis.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner lower bodywork corroded.

Power steering pipe on rack corrode.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 56,290 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 56,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,964 miles

exhaust shields missing

Pass 12 Nov 2018 46,403 miles

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2018 46,403 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing no sign inside or outside (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,703 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 33,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,722 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 30,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,843 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,843 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,880 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 10,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Slight chip in swept area, does not affect drivers view

Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,062 miles

Slight chip in swept area, does not affect drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2006 4,976 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 EKM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EKM, 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 GX55 EKM registered?

GX55 EKM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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