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BJ05 JGX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,249 mi
Last recorded173,249 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 173,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 173,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 61,648 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 61,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 61,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting base of sliding door frame, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,067 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 151,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 141,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 140,650 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under side of Vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,559 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rear bush ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill panels

Fail 17 Feb 2017 140,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe section (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking breath pipe on fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, top damper mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, top damper mount (2.4.A.3)

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

diesel heater exhaust insecure

propshaft rear center surpport bearing bushing worn

rear step corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,968 miles

brake pedal rubber split

fuel tank breather pipe cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside rack has play

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Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shocker (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear tail pipe mounting broken

both no plate lights dim

Pass 17 Mar 2015 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both nearside tyres on 3mm

Fail 12 Mar 2015 127,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both nearside tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,180 miles

brake pedal rubber split

nearside head light / wing / bumper damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber split

nearside head light / wing / bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 105,459 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,872 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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BJ05 JGX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ05 JGX, 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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BJ05 JGX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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