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BD55 YJB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,712 mi
Last recorded175,712 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YJB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 175,712 miles

Inner sills scabby

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 173,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 171,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 166,784 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,015 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both front brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,278 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,958 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 63,097 miles

All rear tyres at 4mm of tread

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,929 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 48,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 48,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/ h/lamp self leveling device n/w

n/s/f side marker light n/w

Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,491 miles

n/s/ h/lamp self leveling device n/w

n/s/f side marker light n/w

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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BD55 YJB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD55 YJB, 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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BD55 YJB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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