2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SM55 GHH
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 119,017 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM55 GHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2026
- 119,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SM55 GHH Mileage History
- 24/03/2025115,998 mi
- 24/03/2025116,001 mi+3 mi
- 24/03/2026118,924 mi+2,923 mi
- 26/03/2026118,981 mi+57 mi
- 08/05/2026119,017 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 2,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 GHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (SM55 GHH) between March 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis s”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill front of leaf spring (5.”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ ”.
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