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HX05 GME

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,874 mi
Last recorded28,874 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 GME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,722 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 25,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,487 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021

High level stop lamp out

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

High level stop lamp out

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe pitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019

Upper stop lamp out

Pass 11 Jan 2018 20,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 12,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 12,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,434 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 7,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 7,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 3,945 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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HX05 GME is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX05 GME, 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 HX05 GME registered?

HX05 GME is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 GME shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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