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JO54 GNT

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 GNT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innere wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 76,890 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innere wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,535 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 72,515 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive vac pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,815 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,758 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,589 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,398 miles

Offside Front Inner step area rusty / holed

Offside sideboard rusty / lower edge

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal rubber insecure

exhaust silencer outer skin insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2017 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner step area rusty / holed

Offside sideboard rusty / lower edge

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal rubber insecure

exhaust silencer outer skin insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,394 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear outer handbrake cables damaged / have been fouling on tyres

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

oil leak / vac pump area

stone chip o/s top corner of windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2015 56,974 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear outer handbrake cables damaged / have been fouling on tyres

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

oil leak / vac pump area

stone chip o/s top corner of windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,001 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,788 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,822 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,102 miles

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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JO54 GNT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JO54 GNT, 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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JO54 GNT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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