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BJ05 GZY

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,133 mi
Last recorded206,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 206,133 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low on tread and light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust box corroded

spear wheel missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 182,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 159,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 141,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 126,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 111,013 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside seatbelt frayed

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 110,503 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Intermittant wipers not working

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

hand brake travel high

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside seatbelt frayed

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 94,152 miles

Offside front brake psads wearing thin

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,031 miles

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

Offside front brake psads wearing thin

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,943 miles

slight leak from off side front c/v boot

Fail 20 Apr 2010 76,823 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

slight leak from off side front c/v boot

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,757 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 GZY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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