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GV05 JKJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,391 mi
Last recorded138,391 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 134,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,484 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,901 miles

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

corrosion has been repaired and covered with underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,314 miles

general rust bottom side of the vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2021 121,314 miles

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

general rust bottom side of the vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,031 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Front Windscreen damaged outside zone A

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area

Oil spray needed as under body corroding

Fail 15 May 2018 104,015 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering judders

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Front Windscreen damaged outside zone A

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area

Oil spray needed as under body corroding

Power steering fluid low

Pass 5 May 2017 97,332 miles

both front seat belts fluffing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight movement in steering arm. n/s

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray.

Fail 5 May 2017 97,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover missing. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front seat belts fluffing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight movement in steering arm. n/s

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray.

Pass 3 May 2016 89,939 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear down

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Wiper noisy but clearing screen effectively

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Wiper noisy but clearing screen effectively

Fail 3 May 2016 89,939 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear down

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Wiper noisy but clearing screen effectively

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Wiper noisy but clearing screen effectively

Pass 27 May 2015 80,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

engine oil level very low on engine dipstick

Fail 26 May 2015 80,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

engine oil level very low on engine dipstick

Pass 28 May 2014 70,179 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS GROOVES ON INNER WALL

Fail 28 May 2014 70,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS GROOVES ON INNER WALL

Pass 23 May 2013 35,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both silencer boxes deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 28,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe to rack corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe to rack corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,918 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,851 miles

offside rear door top hinge very worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,594 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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GV05 JKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV05 JKJ, 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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GV05 JKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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