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BJ05 WNV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDE WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 78,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 78,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,922 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 74,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,716 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrossion

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner outer edges

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 12 Dec 2022 71,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrossion

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner outer edges

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2021 68,801 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also from several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 68,787 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked as yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,133 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner out sills / arches welded and painted / under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around welded and under sealed / painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension parts coil springs / shock corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust skin corroded

vehicle has had welding patch repairs

Fail 16 Nov 2020 66,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front & rear mountngs & side panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front & rear mounting & side panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper holed

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 62,251 miles

Both front door steps corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hole in rear bumper

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 62,243 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front door steps corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hole in rear bumper

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,557 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,610 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,554 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch below engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,231 miles

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,230 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 17 May 2014 45,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORD

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 42,850 miles

nearside rear outer sill has corrosion

offside rear outer sill has corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 40,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,560 miles

damage to front of vehicle

offside wing mirror outer casing missing

Pass 13 May 2010 33,354 miles

near side front tyre outter side wall has cuts

rear both tyres tearing apart

Pass 18 May 2009 29,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,943 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 WNV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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