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FJ54 GWN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 GWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,828 miles

Brake pipes and most testable items covered in underseal, very little signs of corrosion apart from the n/s/r Chassis near the shock absorber mount which is starting to corrode.

Engine producing a lot of smoke and needs to be driven hard in the build up to the next MOT test

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2025 50,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 215 75 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill area showing slight corrosion

whole underside of vehicle covered in underseal including the brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,609 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 48,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 46,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 43,236 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,974 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 36,386 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 36,369 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING

Nearside Rear OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING

Offside Front OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHING

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,993 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,003 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 34,002 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyer warn on inside

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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FJ54 GWN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ54 GWN, 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 FJ54 GWN registered?

FJ54 GWN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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