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BJ55 DFC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,991 mi
Last recorded144,991 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 144,968 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,944 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,349 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,935 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

slight damage to n/s mirror

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,232 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,866 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BJ55 DFC, 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 BJ55 DFC registered?

BJ55 DFC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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