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BJ05 RSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,231 mi
Last recorded185,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 185,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 185,222 miles

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

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door catch insecure cracked around latch (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure cracked around latch (6.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat number seven (marked) (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

passenger door catch insecure both rear doors top latch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,965 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,961 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 67,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,081 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 46,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear seats most forward covers missing off belts

Pass 28 May 2009 38,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 35,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,810 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 RSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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