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BJ55 DBZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,313 mi
Last recorded158,313 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 158,313 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 158,311 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL + STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL + QUARTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL + STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 155,503 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion front to back

Fail 2 Aug 2022 155,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion front to back

Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,884 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 152,667 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated osf inner step, osr inner sill x2, osr inner quarter sill x2, nsr inner wheel arch, nsr inner sill box section, nsr inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 149,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,085 miles

Central exhaust box outer covering corroded please keep checked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 146,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst part way through test (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking from flexy hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured leaf spring front eye (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer covering corroded please keep checked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 142,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust back box outer covering corroded please keep checked

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,758 miles

Centre Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on axle to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 131,757 miles

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

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

Centre Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on axle to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre as nails in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 122,990 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,546 miles

slight play in propshaft centre bush

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,092 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 106,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,942 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,523 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,523 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,215 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Fail 12 Sep 2008 89,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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 DBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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