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BJ05 GXD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,668 mi
Last recorded152,668 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 152,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside door steps (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both offside and nearside inner wheel arches near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge just legal in poor condition

Nearside front and rear brake pipes corroding

front sill to door steps corroded, nearside side sill corroded in poor condition

offside rear cross member and inner side panel corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,615 miles

Drivers door step holed and corroded inner and outer not prescribed

N/S/F tyre getting low in tread badly worn on inner edge

N/S/R inner sill corroded and holed not prescribed

N/S/R inner wheel arch holed corroded and damaged not perscribed

O/S/R inner sill corroded and holed not prescribed

chip zone A

damage to O/S/R chassis

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

passenger door step holed corroded not prescribed

Fail 21 Oct 2016 152,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Drivers door step holed and corroded inner and outer not prescribed

N/S/F tyre getting low in tread badly worn on inner edge

N/S/R inner sill corroded and holed not prescribed

N/S/R inner wheel arch holed corroded and damaged not perscribed

O/S/R inner sill corroded and holed not prescribed

chip zone A

damage to O/S/R chassis

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

passenger door step holed corroded not prescribed

slight play N/S/F rack arm

Pass 23 Feb 2016 147,056 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

play in inner steering rack ends

prop shaft bearing play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,383 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 135,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,864 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,858 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,674 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2013 110,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 103,648 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 96,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,180 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,507 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,771 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 GXD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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