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BJ05 JHL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,979 mi
Last recorded187,979 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 187,979 miles

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

drivers seat belt slight fray

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2015 184,037 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2015 184,037 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2014 170,111 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 170,111 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 143,449 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre edge worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 128,399 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 128,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s inner track arm balljoint slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,620 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 116,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,259 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 90,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

petrol flap wont shut

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,998 miles

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

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

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 JHL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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