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FJ05 HTT

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,522 mi
Last recorded197,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 HTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 197,522 miles

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 190,350 miles

Corrosion in various places

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 26 Jan 2016 184,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre low tread depth and worn heavily on edges

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 21 Jan 2016 184,090 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE SILL & UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre low tread depth and worn heavily on edges

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 7 Feb 2015 171,842 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

heavy flakey rust on rear chassis sections and around rear bump stops

slight play n/s o/s rear hub assemblies

Fail 3 Feb 2015 171,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

heavy flakey rust on rear chassis sections and around rear bump stops

slight play n/s o/s rear hub assemblies

Pass 21 Jan 2014 158,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 145,695 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 126,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 111,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,735 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 HTT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HTT, 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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FJ05 HTT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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