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BJ05 GWZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,890 mi
Last recorded193,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 193,890 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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 sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 186,667 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear arches corroded

under body condition poor due to corrosion

Fail 29 May 2019 186,666 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear arches corroded

under body condition poor due to corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 182,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flitch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s&o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 182,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch & step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner& outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s&o/s inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing flitch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s&o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 177,734 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 177,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 172,988 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 172,984 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner+outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,936 miles

General corrosion in all arears.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 162,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2014 162,216 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2013 150,466 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2012 145,477 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 145,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 126,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s tie rod has slight movement at rack end

o/s tie rod has slight movement at rack end

Fail 8 Apr 2011 126,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s tie rod has slight movement at rack end

o/s tie rod has slight movement at rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,183 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 82,159 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 56,526 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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