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BJ55 OKX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,756 mi
Last recorded195,756 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 195,756 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 195,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 187,796 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 187,784 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 180,489 miles

corrosion to front door shuts

corrosion to front door steps

corrosion to offside outer sills

corrosion to rear floors

damage to windscreen

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion and holes to inner sills

corrosion around rear drain holes

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion and hole to nearside outer sill

heavy corrosion and hole to nearside rear inner sill/chassis box section

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

Fail 27 Nov 2018 180,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by bump stop X2 both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion and holes to inner sills

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front door shuts

corrosion to front door steps

corrosion to offside outer sills

corrosion to rear floors

damage to windscreen

heavy corrosion and hole to nearside outer sill

heavy corrosion and hole to nearside rear inner sill/chassis box section

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Nov 2017 174,649 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear crossmember

Heavy corrosion & holes to outer sills just outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 167,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 167,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 162,461 miles

Offside Front slight movement inner rack end

Pass 10 Nov 2014 155,622 miles

Fuel tank filler vent hose in poor condition - not leaking at time of test. Attention recommended

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter rusty

nearside headlamp top fixing bolt missing - not resulting in an insecure headlamp

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s front shock top bearing in poor condition

play in o/s rear hub

Fail 5 Nov 2013 149,065 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s front shock top bearing in poor condition

play in o/s rear hub

Pass 12 Nov 2012 143,468 miles

oil leak from engine

slight endfloat/play in offside rear halfshaft

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp fixing missing but lamp not insecure

slight lift in nearside front lower swivel balljoint

Fail 9 Nov 2012 143,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp fixing missing but lamp not insecure

oil leak from engine

slight endfloat/play in offside rear halfshaft

slight lift in nearside front lower swivel balljoint

Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,606 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 87,598 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,225 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 OKX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 OKX, 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 OKX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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