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BJ05 RMU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower OUTRIGGER SECTION OF SIL CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTIAL TO CHASSIS

Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,482 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Prop bushing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded - Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step area corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,333 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front wings are corroded

both lower steps are in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2022 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch outrigger holed form corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step holed form corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front wings are corroded

both lower steps are in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have side wall damager (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing under air box corroded and holed (but out of prescribed area)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have side wall damager (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general underbody, chassis and suspension parts corroded

welding repairs heavily covered in underseal

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing hole from corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed twice (marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have side wall damager (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing under air box corroded and holed (but out of prescribed area)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have side wall damager (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general underbody, chassis and suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,200 miles

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

Nearside Front rear suspension arm bush

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre has puncture and is on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2019 78,193 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front rear suspension arm bush

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre has puncture and is on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,521 miles

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

Offside Front inner step corroded

rear tipper body rotten

Pass 13 May 2016 67,554 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 63,741 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 63,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,266 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,325 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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