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FG05 OJR

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,874 mi
Last recorded135,874 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OJR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 135,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 135,085 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,555 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "Step slightly corroded" (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 142,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,578 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to both sides outer sills

corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,140 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills corroded n.s.r holed

corrosion under vehical

front wipers poor

Fail 20 Sep 2013 83,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills corroded n.s.r holed

corrosion under vehical

front wipers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,634 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,682 miles

front wishbone bushes cracked and unbonded.

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/r shockabsorber weak.

wear and corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 12 Mar 2011 66,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front wishbone bushes cracked and unbonded.

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/r shockabsorber weak.

oil level was very low.

wear and corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid level low

front pads worn low

nail in o/s/f tyre

no spare tyre in carrier

stone chip's in front screen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,804 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads worn low

nail in o/s/f tyre

no spare tyre in carrier

stone chip's in front screen

Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,768 miles

Both rear tyre treads are steeped and badly cracked

Front brake discs are worn

Hand brake travel is high

No spare wheel fitted in carrier

Service light is on during test

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2009 46,768 miles

Both rear tyre treads are steeped and badly cracked

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

Front brake discs are worn

Hand brake travel is high

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No spare wheel fitted in carrier

Service light is on during test

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,889 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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FG05 OJR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG05 OJR, 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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FG05 OJR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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