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BJ55 GWG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,199 mi
Last recorded180,199 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 180,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,335 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Sep 2019 139,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 139,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,099 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,099 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,370 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,008 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing off inner edges

second prop mount worn out

Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing off inner edges

second prop mount worn out

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,114 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,159 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 30,147 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,195 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,717 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,715 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 10,609 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 GWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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