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G14 LJT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 LJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,680 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s/f lower ball joint's (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s/f lower door step's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,369 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s lower door step's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s lower inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 120,474 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,695 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,690 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. behind bumper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion throughout vehicle underside.

previous welding repairs heavily undersealed.

strong fume smell under bonnet.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 118,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,216 miles

Front brake slight fluctuations

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

sills cover on

Fail 7 Nov 2018 117,216 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake slight fluctuations

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

sills cover on

Fail 12 Oct 2018 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear balance frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,652 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 83,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,108 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 77,108 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 72,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 72,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,783 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 69,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,241 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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G14 LJT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G14 LJT, 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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G14 LJT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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