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J70 RJJ

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

339,979 mi
Last recorded339,979 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 RJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 339,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 338,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 335,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 335,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury next to leaf spring (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury by leaf spring (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 328,880 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 318,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 304,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 291,449 miles

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray

n/s/f+o/s/f inner wishbone bushes perished

p/steering pump damp no positive leak

surface corrosion rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2019 291,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r arch,n/s/r inner sill,n/s/r arch,n/s/r chassis and n/s/f inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray

n/s/f+o/s/f inner wishbone bushes perished

p/steering pump damp no positive leak

surface corrosion rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2018 277,420 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f inner wisbone bushes cracking

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

small stonechip in front screen

Fail 15 Mar 2018 276,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f+o/s/f inner wisbone bushes cracking

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

small stonechip in front screen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 261,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 244,366 miles

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

offside wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 228,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 211,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 192,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 191,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 169,411 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

coolant level low

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 23 Feb 2011 145,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

power steering pump drive pulley dammaged

Fail 22 Feb 2011 145,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

power steering pump drive pulley dammaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 113,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 709,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 709,930 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J70 RJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J70 RJJ, 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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J70 RJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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