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BJ05 JJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

234,988 mi
Last recorded234,988 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 234,988 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 232,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all repairs been under sealed

general corrosion under neath and on body

Fail 12 Nov 2019 232,697 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Rear wheel arch corroded

both sills corroded

both steps corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 227,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in track rod arm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 220,570 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 215,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front seat belts slightly frayed

Front under wheel arches corroded

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

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

Rear spring mounts and rear cross member corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 215,760 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front seat belts slightly frayed

Front under wheel arches corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear spring mounts and rear cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 213,454 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 213,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 190,620 miles

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

play rack n/s/front

Pass 28 Oct 2013 166,090 miles

play differential

play steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2013 166,089 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

play differential

play steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,361 miles

slight play detectable in both sides of steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,184 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres showing uneven wear

Fail 24 Oct 2011 118,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,474 miles

play in near side end of steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,474 miles

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

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

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

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

play in near side end of steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,867 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,964 miles

both rear tyres wearing.

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 JJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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