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BJ55 VAA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 172,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 168,752 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 168,751 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 165,725 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 165,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 160,536 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 160,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 155,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 155,288 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 150,521 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 143,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 137,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both sills have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2016 137,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 128,577 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 128,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,406 miles

o/s/r spring is slightly displaced

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,089 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,701 miles

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.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,120 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge's.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,808 miles

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.

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 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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