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BJ55 OTK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,625 mi
Last recorded147,625 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 147,625 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,792 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 144,783 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 140,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 140,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion various corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 136,349 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x 2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion various corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,938 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear of van is lined out

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,293 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear of van is lined out

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,946 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear of van is lined out

Fail 5 Jun 2014 124,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear of van is lined out

Pass 7 Jun 2013 121,346 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 121,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,070 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 114,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,862 miles

steering and susp slight // brakes

Fail 18 Jun 2010 110,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering and susp slight // brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,624 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass secured by tape, still useable

Fail 30 Jan 2009 85,624 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror glass secured by tape, still useable

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 OTK 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 55%.

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

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