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GJ05 RJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,807 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear handbrake cables outer cover slightly damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,682 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,101 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge, advise replace and tracking check

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage but unable to see cords at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,620 miles

16 passinger seats

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 RJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJU, 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 GJ05 RJU registered?

GJ05 RJU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GJ05 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 RJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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