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BJ05 GWG

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,549 mi
Last recorded171,549 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 171,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

rear axle noisy

Fail 16 Apr 2018 171,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill in several places (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

rear axle noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2017 164,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

Fail 13 Apr 2017 164,673 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

Pass 2 Apr 2016 154,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 143,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both centre prop shaft bushes have play

both outersills and undersills slightly corroded

nearside centre chassis rail outrigger slightly distorted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 143,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both centre prop shaft bushes have play

both outersills and undersills slightly corroded

nearside centre chassis rail outrigger slightly distorted

Pass 22 Feb 2014 129,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

both outersills slightly corroded

front/centre prop shaft bush worn

slight end float play in rear axle ends

spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2014 128,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

both outersills slightly corroded

front/centre prop shaft bush worn

slight end float play in rear axle ends

spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,349 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,349 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 120,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,014 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 319,338 miles

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

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

o/s steering arm slightly play.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 285,761 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 285,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2008 230,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 230,948 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nsf fog light smashed sharp edge

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 GWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 BJ05 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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