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J777 DLP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 DLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 73,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,045 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 67,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,003 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 66,990 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,973 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2021 66,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,962 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,956 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,970 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush slightly detiorated

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush slightly detiorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,697 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,695 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank breather (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,464 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,883 miles

screen chipped

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,883 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

screen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,943 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front tyre cut in tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut in tread on outer edge

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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J777 DLP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J777 DLP, 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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J777 DLP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is J777 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 DLP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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