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KE05 GXS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,649 mi
Last recorded45,649 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 GXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,177 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,640 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 41,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,293 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 40,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,987 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,987 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 39,599 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 39,598 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 38,234 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,561 miles

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

centre propshaft support bearing bush worn

Fail 11 Nov 2017 34,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

centre propshaft support bearing bush worn

Pass 12 Nov 2016 30,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 30,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,948 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion,

Light corrosion at brake pipes.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,659 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S and N/S brake discs corroded on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,495 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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KE05 GXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE05 GXS, 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 KE05 GXS registered?

KE05 GXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KE05 GXS safe to buy?

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