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BJ55 GRK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GRK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018

Body mounting fixings insecure n/s & o/s boot floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step o/s/f step n/s/r sill o/s/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s/f track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 149,262 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r inner arch corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 148,917 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around n/s/f seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r inner arch corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,115 miles

sills corroded slight play front wheel bearing & track rod end

underside corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,255 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rackend (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,963 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,097 miles

lower suspension arm bushes slight wear

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,726 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,132 miles

Nerside front inner cv joint has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,111 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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BJ55 GRK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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