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BJ55 GVY

2005 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,169 mi
Last recorded140,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front suspension arm bushes wearing,bodywork corroded,

suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2018 140,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension arm bushes wearing,bodywork corroded,

suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 131,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger in front of rear inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front door outer handle operation poor

offside track rod end worn close to excessive

Pass 17 May 2016 117,328 miles

nearside front inner step sill corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 117,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner step sill corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,696 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriated

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 82,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriated

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,545 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,449 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,367 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 31,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg 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 GVY, 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 GVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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