MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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