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FJ05 FRR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,119 mi
Last recorded67,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,119 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of suspension arms o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 62,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR has lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,214 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 41,214 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,191 miles

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

o/s/f coil spring has moved slightly from its stop

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,274 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in tread o/s/f

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

small chip w/screen

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,354 miles

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

very slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

very slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,742 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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FJ05 FRR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FJ05 FRR, 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 FJ05 FRR registered?

FJ05 FRR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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