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BJ05 TVU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,351 mi
Last recorded143,351 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 143,351 miles

front reg plate cracked

ns outer sill has filler exposed not allowing full inspection

nsf inner wheel arch slight corrosion

nsf track rod end ball joint play

os outer sill has filler not allowing gull inspection

osf track rod end ball joint rubber perished

Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 135,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner panels have slight corrosion

o/s front step corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,060 miles

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

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

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

n/s/outer sill has slight corrosion.

o/s rear floor pan has slight corrosion.

slight noise on rotation n/s front.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 129,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/outer sill has slight corrosion.

o/s rear floor pan has slight corrosion.

slight noise on rotation n/s front.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,658 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 123,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front play in rack end

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

staining on diesel tank no sign of a leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 115,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front play in rack end

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

staining on diesel tank no sign of a leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 81,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,003 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,172 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,463 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 TVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 TVU, 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 TVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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