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BJ05 FVS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

323,799 mi
Last recorded323,799 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 323,799 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light requires further securing soon

oil leak

rear differential back casing corroded and damp

Pass 18 Nov 2014 292,957 miles

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

rear differential noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2014 292,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

rear differential noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2013 266,609 miles

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 266,603 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

back box outer casing corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 245,541 miles

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

rear axle noisy

Fail 15 Nov 2012 245,534 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

rear axle noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2011 220,798 miles

Oil leak

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

rear axle ends have slight play

rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear doorstep corroded (requires attention soon)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 170,251 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2010 169,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake disc slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,769 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,491 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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BJ05 FVS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 FVS, 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 BJ05 FVS registered?

BJ05 FVS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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