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J7 FAL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,359 miles

Nearside inner sill/step corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner sill/step corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2017 57,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 34,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,860 miles

n/s and o/s cab is corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,544 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,866 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 15,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,934 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 10,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J7 FAL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J7 FAL, 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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What year was J7 FAL registered?

J7 FAL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is J7 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 FAL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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