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BJ55 ORF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,102 mi
Last recorded152,102 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 152,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 151,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

floor covered with under seal

Pass 5 Apr 2024 149,751 miles

all lower area cowered in under seal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 148,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 147,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 147,073 miles

van has been under sealed all areas

Pass 14 May 2019 146,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 146,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,402 miles

slightly oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 142,483 miles

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 29 Nov 2014 138,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 137,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 136,646 miles

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

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

faint noise nearside front wheel bearing

suspect nearside rear driveshaft freeplay close to 1.7mm limit

Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,696 miles

end float from rear axle indicating component(s) need ajustment or repair

movement from o/s steering component(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 127,694 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

end float from rear axle indicating component(s) need ajustment or repair

movement from o/s steering component(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 103,001 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracked o/s door mirror

oily dampness around n/s rear brake drum

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,762 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 60,762 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 43,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ORF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

BJ55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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