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BJ05 SKY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,240 mi
Last recorded137,240 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 137,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,374 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,374 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 125,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 123,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 114,239 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 114,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,225 miles

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

off side rear lower shocker bolt bent

Fail 26 Mar 2010 86,213 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

off side rear lower shocker bolt bent

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,326 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 SKY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKY, 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 SKY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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