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JO53 APH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 APH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2026

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 225,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2025

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2024 213,888 miles

Nearside Front inner step corroded

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2024 212,996 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner step corroded

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2023 199,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front insulation partially insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2022 187,465 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 186,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 172,709 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2021 172,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 129,667 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

propshaft rear support bush worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 165,340 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rear center bearing and rubber mount worn

Fail 9 Apr 2018 165,327 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s step to inner sill corroed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with all lights on whole cluster flashes poss bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s step to inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rear center bearing and rubber mount worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 160,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 160,751 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 155,162 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE DRUM DAMP

Rear SHAFTS MOVEMENT

Pass 11 Apr 2015 151,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 151,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 146,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 128,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,566 miles

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel high

oil leak

play in rear axle

power steering pump damp

Fail 6 Jul 2010 93,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel high

oil leak

play in rear axle

power steering pump damp

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,294 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,280 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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JO53 APH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JO53 APH, 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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JO53 APH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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