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BJ55 OLR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inside and out (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour broken lens showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,793 miles

Front brake pipes to flexis rusty/shailing

Hand brake only just met

NS seat belts slight fraying

NSF wishbone rear bush cracking/perishing

NSR inner sill excessively corroded out of area

O/S outer sill excessively corroded out of area

OSF tyre worn inner edge to second carcase/stepped tread no cords at time of test advise replacement

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes to cylinders rusty/shailing

Tipper chassis corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake pipes to flexis rusty/shailing

Hand brake only just met

NS seat belts slight fraying

NSF wishbone rear bush cracking/perishing

NSR inner sill excessively corroded out of area

O/S outer sill excessively corroded out of area

OSF tyre worn inner edge to second carcase/stepped tread no cords at time of test advise replacement

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes to cylinders rusty/shailing

Tipper chassis corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,388 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,807 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,807 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 58,872 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs worn

trailer electric socket insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2012 58,859 miles

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

o/s & n/s front brake discs worn

trailer electric socket insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc slightly worn

front number plate requires attention soon

oil level on minimum

spare tyre getting low

Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc slightly worn

front number plate requires attention soon

oil level on minimum

spare tyre getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,836 miles

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

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 OLR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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