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BF55 LOJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,347 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front brake discs have not been replaced as a matching pair.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advs offside rear outter tyre cut in sidewall but no cordes showing

advs slight flicker on rear lights

Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advs offside rear outter tyre cut in sidewall but no cordes showing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 88,269 miles

Offside rear outer tyre worn on both edges

drivers door catch braking away from door pillar

front brakes juddering slightly

front brakle discs worn slightly-inner face

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear body not fitted at time of test

small cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

drivers door catch braking away from door pillar

front brakes juddering slightly

front brakle discs worn slightly-inner face

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear body not fitted at time of test

small cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,284 miles

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

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 LOJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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