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2005 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,820 mi
Last recorded180,820 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 KBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 180,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 1 May 2025 179,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 178,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 162,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 158,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 150,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 140,502 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 131,641 miles

exhaust deteriorated

steering pump damp

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,942 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber and clutch rubber poor

fuel tank and pipes damp

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

number plate lamp poorly positioned

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,769 miles

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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J888 KBB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J888 KBB, 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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J888 KBB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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