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BJ05 TLX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,241 mi
Last recorded202,241 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 202,241 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside side steps corroded

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

nearside rear outer body corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear outer body corroded

under body corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 202,241 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside side steps corroded

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

nearside rear outer body corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear outer body corroded

under body corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 176,360 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 176,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 176,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 164,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 143,798 miles

Clutch switch broken and dangling by steering colum.

Freeplay in off side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 143,798 miles

Clutch switch broken and dangling by steering colum.

Freeplay in off side rear wheel bearing.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,187 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

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

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