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J7 FTF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,149 mi
Last recorded239,149 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 239,149 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch By Front Brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills From Front Step To Rear Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill To Arch / Rear Quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills From Front Step To Rear Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor To Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill To Arch / Rear Quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Travel To Handbrake Lever (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer Skins Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked And Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Does Not Open On Handle First Time (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Heavy Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 236,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 236,596 miles

Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 235,148 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 235,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 231,938 miles

chassis corrosion through out

Fail 6 Apr 2017 231,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front step inner edge (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear springs front mounts both sides. and n/s inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

chassis corrosion through out

Pass 22 Apr 2016 228,912 miles

Front brake pipe corrosion. Front inner steps corroded and holed

Fail 19 Apr 2016 228,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch holed within 30cm of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake pipe corrosion. Front inner steps corroded and holed

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Both front (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 226,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 224,583 miles

both exhaust silencer outter skins splitting and displaying slight gas leaks.

oil leak located from rear of gearbox.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 213,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 213,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 201,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2012 201,363 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 194,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 189,329 miles

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

wiper marks on screen

Pass 21 Jan 2009 170,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 135,545 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 135,545 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 FTF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTF, 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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J7 FTF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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