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BJ05 TCZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

282,597 mi
Last recorded282,597 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 282,597 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 273,473 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 273,473 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 256,498 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill at center (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension spring mount

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 256,484 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing from front (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill at center (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension spring mount

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 256,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower of screen damaged but not affecting view to driver

Nearside Outer sill at centre corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 237,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 237,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 220,115 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 220,115 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 200,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 200,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 181,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 160,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 139,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 112,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,048 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 TCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TCZ, 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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What year was BJ05 TCZ registered?

BJ05 TCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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