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BJ05 TMX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 127,560 miles

Front both wings slight corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arch slight corroded both sides

back panel corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 127,560 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both wings slight corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arch slight corroded both sides

back panel corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 115,945 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides wings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017

Nearside Front step sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

steering stiff

Fail 29 Mar 2017

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front step sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

steering stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,625 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,686 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked and near legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2014 97,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked and near legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,924 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,190 miles

slight oil leak arond pump area

travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,565 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,626 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 73,012 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 TMX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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