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J17 GPS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 GPS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Both rear inner tyres 2016 rear outers both not visible. (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 2 X RUST Holes under bonnet on top of chassis within 30cm of sub frame, (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus Both rear inner tyres 2016 rear outers both not visible. (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rust hole inner wing within 30cm of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside side marker light n/w

Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,944 miles

Unable to read rear tyre dates as inside tyres facing each other.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,479 miles

N/S/R plastic wheel arch adrift.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective + Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Within 30cm of spring. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R plastic wheel arch adrift.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,920 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense crack

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,446 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,433 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,869 miles

Offside front tyre- inner edge worn

Offside front tyre- side wall cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2015 45,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre- inner edge worn

Offside front tyre- side wall cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,922 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside front tyre side wall- minor cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,897 miles

Offside front tyre side wall minor cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,729 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,709 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,124 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,117 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,503 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,494 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

two rear seat belt,top paddings missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,206 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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J17 GPS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J17 GPS, 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 J17 GPS registered?

J17 GPS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for J17 GPS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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