MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion ; Areas at Front & Rear inner wings
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , mainly coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension ; Leaf spring misaligned / splayed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Supension ; Leaf spring misaligned / splayed
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washers require attention
Front Corrosion , Areas at upper inner wheel arches & inner wings , both sides
Front Corrosion ; Areas at innersills / door steps
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Note ; Radiator support member bolts missing at Offside
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension leaf springs misaligned / splayed
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shackle mounts , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Corrosion , Areas at upper inner wheel arches & inner wings , both sides
Front Corrosion ; Areas at innersills / door steps
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Note ; Radiator support member bolts missing at Offside
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension leaf springs misaligned / splayed
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shackle mounts , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , oil around Vacuum pump , oil filter housing & sump ? starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
fuel system ; Tank breather hose perished / split
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , oil around Vacuum pump , oil filter housing & sump ? starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
fuel system ; Tank breather hose perished / split
Brakes ; Performance , Rear brakes uneven on application
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ; Starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Propshaft ; Forward support bearing carrier misaligned
Suspension ; Rear leaf springs slightly splayed , misaligned
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brakes ; Performance , Rear brakes uneven on application
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ; Starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Propshaft ; Forward support bearing carrier misaligned
Suspension ; Rear leaf springs slightly splayed , misaligned
Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Centre prop shaft bearings worn and perishing
Exhaust system in poor condition
Near side bump stop repaired
Near side fog lamp lens covered with red tape
Vehicle part loaded unable to check all floor area from inside
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion middle outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
various surface corrosion patches over chassis
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
both sills have surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel hose leaking hose next to tank (7.2.3)
Oil leak ()
both sills have surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
o/s/r spring is slightly displaced
surface corrosion to undervehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
hole in passenger side rear light lens.Temp repair done.
small split in brake rubber anti-slip rubber
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Shackle bushes slight play.
Offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge's.
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Steering rack slight play.
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BJ55 VAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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