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J7 HBY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 125,042 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 116,472 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 114,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,252 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,252 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021
Fail 8 Jan 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 107,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,880 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,807 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 HBY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J7 HBY registered?

J7 HBY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is J7 HBY safe to buy?

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