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BF55 HMJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,080 mi
Last recorded174,080 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 174,080 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusted through, not in prescribed area

rear inner wheel arches/ floor area corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 174,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusted through, not in prescribed area

rear inner wheel arches/ floor area corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 171,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear hole in rear wheel arch

Nearside side door can not be opened

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 171,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction in op (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hole in rear wheel arch

Nearside side door can not be opened

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 167,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear and offside front main (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front side repeater cover/lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 167,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by directional indicator and hazards, major light interaction (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill- AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer rigger- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch to floor pan- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step detached from inner sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear and offside front main (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front side repeater cover/lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 161,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 161,933 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer rigger-As per marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill-As per marked (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 154,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 143,602 miles

both rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f brake pipe greased

Fail 19 Aug 2013 143,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f brake pipe greased

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,231 miles

Both front bottom rear wishbone bushes have age related deterioration. Slight movement only. Not considered bad enough to fail at present time.

Both rear half shafts have play.

Handbrake efficiency low but working.

Oil leak.

Play in both front drumsticks on steering.

Small chip in windscreen within zone A. Less than 10mm across.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,380 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,380 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,322 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated , not leading to excess movement.

Chip to windscreen within zone A - less than 10mm across.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,779 miles

engine bracket broken and insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 99,779 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine bracket broken and insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,370 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 HMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF55 HMJ, 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 HMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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