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BJ54 VTA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,465 mi
Last recorded183,465 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 183,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner and outer sills getting rusty inner wheel arches

Fail 13 Apr 2016 183,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner and outer sills getting rusty inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Jun 2015 173,230 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 156,638 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 119,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 108,210 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,595 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,595 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,119 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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BJ54 VTA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ54 VTA, 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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What year was BJ54 VTA registered?

BJ54 VTA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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