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BJ05 WLZ

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,393 mi
Last recorded210,393 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 210,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front screen cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2016 210,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front screen cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2015 204,117 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,309 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 88,309 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 169,829 miles

Air bag warning light on and flashing!

Nearside front sill damaged!

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 169,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air bag warning light on and flashing!

Nearside front sill damaged!

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 138,219 miles

x2 nails in n/sr tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2012 138,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

x2 nails in n/sr tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,190 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 110,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 90,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,023 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 WLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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