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J66 BGA

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,110 mi
Last recorded63,110 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 BGA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 63,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement/end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 61,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease - No Visible Signs Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease - No Visible Signs Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,144 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank empty empty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower and slow to react when applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower fog light reflector rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush separating from sleeve sitting low in hanger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush separating from sleeve sitting low in hanger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged insecure on seat box mounting (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up end float ,oil on brake back plate. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank empty empty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower and slow to react when applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower fog light reflector rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush separating from sleeve sitting low in hanger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush separating from sleeve sitting low in hanger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,448 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,943 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 39,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,083 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,066 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,977 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,643 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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J66 BGA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J66 BGA, 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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J66 BGA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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