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HX05 GVL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,830 mi
Last recorded35,830 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 35,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to ware (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mountain noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 34,683 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 34,681 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,940 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight defect on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight defect on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,495 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

HIGH VIS INOP

O/S ABS WIRE SUPPORT MISSING

PAS PIPE RUSTY

SURFACE RUST ABS SUPPLY PIPE

SURFACE RUST THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,486 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,209 miles

SECTIONS HIGH VIS INOP

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,901 miles

SECTIONS HIGH VIS IN OP

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Under side slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,799 miles

PAS PIPE DAMP

SECTIONS HIGH VIS INOP

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,247 miles

O/S/F TOP MARKER LIGHT IN OP

REAR INDICATORS DISCOLOURING

SECTION HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT PULSATING

Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,506 miles

handbrake travel

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2009 15,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2008 13,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

wipers not clearing screen not affecting vision

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,001 miles

wipers not clearing screen not affecting vision

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 GVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX05 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

HX05 GVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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