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BJ55 OSZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

178,642 mi
Last recorded178,642 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 178,642 miles

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 178,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Nearside reverse light inoperative

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Inner step/sill corroded to excess

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

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2020 114,341 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Inner step/sill corroded to excess

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

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2019

Fuel pipe leaking breather for tank filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2018

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside wiper spindle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum & insecure (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside wiper spindle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 150,909 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 150,916 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 134,525 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 134,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (3.7.B.5b)

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,806 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 114,806 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 102,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,757 miles

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

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

tow bar electrical socket lid missing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,757 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tow bar electrical socket lid missing

Pass 31 May 2011 72,693 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 72,693 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

cooling fan bearings worn

slight brake bind o/s rear

Fail 12 Jun 2010 60,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,071 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,294 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,049 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 OSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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