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GJ05 ZJE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in black underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2025

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered in black underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2025

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered in black underseal

Fail 10 Sep 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf leaf spring mounts rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf leaf spring mounts front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf leaf spring mounts rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired mileage display incomplete (7.8 (b) (i))

body damage on nearside sliding door - no sharp edge

Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside dent on sliding door - no sharp edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2022 21,704 miles

Nearside dent in sliding door - no sharp edge

Pass 20 Sep 2021 19,403 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 19,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 18,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 17,856 miles

Offside Front Surface cracking on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 16,486 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,781 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 13,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight fraying/damage on n/s/f outer passenger seatbelt

slight oil contamination on top of plastic engine cover

Fail 17 Sep 2014 13,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight fraying/damage on n/s/f outer passenger seatbelt

slight oil contamination on top of plastic engine cover

Fail 12 Sep 2013 12,712 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,865 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 11,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,868 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 6,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 3,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 1,454 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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GJ05 ZJE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

GJ05 ZJE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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