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AJ55 BUO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,892 mi
Last recorded58,892 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear SPARE WHEEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND DEFECTIVE

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OSF AND NSF (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear both side has surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,107 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OSF and NSF (7.1.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 52,974 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking around the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing rear row inner seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s inner sills and rear of rear axel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom arms n/s and o/s rear bushes de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all under-vehicle major components corroded

general under-vehicle and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,429 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,526 miles

Suspension compnents generally corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,963 miles

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,088 miles

Passenger sliding door internal handle damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2015 37,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger sliding door internal handle damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,571 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 34,571 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,904 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 30,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,771 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,455 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,941 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,039 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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AJ55 BUO 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 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 AJ55 BUO, 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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What year was AJ55 BUO registered?

AJ55 BUO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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