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BJ05 FWH

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,709 mi
Last recorded100,709 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FWH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,709 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,114 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 99,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,277 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear no plate lights getting dull

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

slight wetness around fuel pump area

some wear front wipers

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing thin

o/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit

slight diesel leak at back of pump

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing thin

o/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 61,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,548 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Apr 2008 34,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

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 FWH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ05 FWH, 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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BJ05 FWH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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