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BF55 BJO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 170,838 miles

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

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s step corroded

o/s/f brake pads on limit

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Emissions not tested due to low engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts flexi (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s step corroded

o/s/f brake pads on limit

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens cracked

fan belt split

oil leak from engine

power steering fluid low

Fail 27 Nov 2015 70,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

fan belt split

oil leak from engine

power steering fluid low

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,838 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,838 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s mirror glass smashed

o/s/f outer brake pad on limit

oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 152,355 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 152,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,652 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,488 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,780 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,937 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Offside External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,964 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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BF55 BJO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF55 BJO, 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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BF55 BJO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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