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BJ05 GMX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,143 mi
Last recorded243,143 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 243,143 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis members above the springs

door steps and sills painted in underseal

Pass 16 Feb 2022 236,446 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills and door steps

Pass 11 Feb 2021 226,076 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 216,969 miles

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

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

corrosion to underbody

large areas of underbody / sills paited in underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2020 216,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to underbody

large areas of underbody / sills paited in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2018 216,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on under body

Fail 4 Jul 2018 216,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion on under body

Pass 4 Jul 2017 202,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,357 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 109,865 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,109 miles

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

damage to windscreen,behind tax disc holder.

nearside/offside front wiper blades worn,advise to replace.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 97,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

damage to windscreen,behind tax disc holder.

nearside/offside front wiper blades worn,advise to replace.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/FRONT FOG LAMP IN-OP

O/S/REAR TYRE 3MM

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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BJ05 GMX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

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

Is BJ05 GMX safe to buy?

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