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BJ55 JWZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,940 mi
Last recorded190,940 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 190,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body and chassis has heavy surface corrosion in many places

Fail 4 Oct 2019 190,890 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides lower tracking arm ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing outer belt (10.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step by seat mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger by rear spring mounting to outer body both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger by spring both sides to outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing by strut (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety tank leaking diesel and filling pipes /return (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear chassis rust and under body to inner rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 177,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 160,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 159,943 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all floor areas and chassis corroding

all floor areas and chassis corroding

brake pedal rubber split

corrosion to nearside floor / door step area not within a prescribed area

corrosion to offside floor / door step area not within a prescribed area

corrosion to offside front outer sill not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,878 miles

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2013 70,871 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,306 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 13,312 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 JWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

BJ55 JWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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