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7888 WF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,884 mi
Last recorded119,884 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7888 WF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 119,884 miles

underside of body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2025 119,665 miles

Age related corrosion underneath and all components.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,445 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 118,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 118,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 115,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,430 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen cracked and chipped

Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,430 miles

Fuel hose leaking At filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Unit cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Revers light inop

Windscreen cracked and chipped

Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,655 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s rear lamp damaged

screen damaged

slight end float n/s rear hub

Fail 20 Jun 2017 113,655 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s rear lamp damaged

screen damaged

slight end float n/s rear hub

Fail 11 Apr 2017 113,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both [end float] (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

o/s rear lamp damaged

tow bar electrics cable cut

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,116 miles

movement driver seat

screen damaged

tow bar electrics not connected

Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shorting with stop and flasher lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

movement driver seat

screen damaged

tow bar electrics not connected

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 112,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,616 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 108,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 107,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight end float on both rear half shafts

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,430 miles

slight end float on both rear half shafts

Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,254 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 101,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,160 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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7888 WF 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 65.4%.

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 7888 WF, 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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7888 WF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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