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BJ55 DBV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,129 mi
Last recorded180,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 180,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 179,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 11 May 2017 179,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 May 2016 164,723 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

OFF/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING VERY THIN ON INSIDE EDGE

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2016 164,273 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

OFF/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING VERY THIN ON INSIDE EDGE

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 149,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre prop shaft mounting out of line

Pass 13 May 2014 149,525 miles

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

centre prop mounting damaged and out of line

Fail 8 May 2014 149,225 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre prop mounting damaged and out of line

Pass 24 Apr 2013 142,825 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

center prop mounting damaged and out of line

Fail 24 Apr 2013 142,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

center prop mounting damaged and out of line

Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,485 miles

damage to nearside front outer sill section noted

dampness to nearside rear brake back plate noted

nearside front inner steering rack joint worn

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail

offside front inner steering rack joint worn

wear to front brake discs noted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 137,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to nearside front outer sill section noted

dampness to nearside rear brake back plate noted

nearside front inner steering rack joint worn

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush bonding starting to fail

offside front inner steering rack joint worn

wear to front brake discs noted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,819 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre wall has run flat marks on inner wall

Fail 1 Dec 2010 129,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre wall has run flat marks on inner wall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 113,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,617 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 85,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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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BJ55 DBV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ55 DBV, 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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BJ55 DBV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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