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GJ05 JNX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,544 mi
Last recorded163,544 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 163,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 158,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 158,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 152,677 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,339 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS INNER TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 148,210 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 148,187 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 143,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 139,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,167 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,670 miles

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

o/s inner sill corroded but not considered structual

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,559 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear marker not working

o/s cab sills starting to corrode

rear body corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear outer tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,520 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,520 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,030 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake cables wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,030 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake cables wearing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,812 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,155 miles

n/s steering rack has very slight play starting

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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GJ05 JNX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ05 JNX, 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 GJ05 JNX registered?

GJ05 JNX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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