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FV05 OFJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,237 mi
Last recorded148,237 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 148,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,465 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 141,727 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 139,317 miles

Nearside Rear inboard on 2 mm.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

prop shaft central bearing rubber deteriorating.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 135,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on 3 mm.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,699 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 132,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,264 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

prop shaft centre bearing has play

Fail 4 Dec 2015 125,263 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

prop shaft centre bearing has play

Fail 5 Dec 2014 121,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s rear side marker lamp not working

Fail 5 Dec 2013 109,326 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s rear side marker lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,478 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,478 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,238 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,238 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 77,113 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 77,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,711 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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FV05 OFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV05 OFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 OFJ registered?

FV05 OFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is FV05 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 OFJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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