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BJ55 VAM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,054 mi
Last recorded150,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,054 miles

Both front door sills badly corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight oil leak engine area.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 137,210 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 119,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,320 miles

both side sills corroding

offside mirror damage

offside rear panel damage

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,320 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hinges seized

both side sills corroding

offside mirror damage

offside rear panel damage

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,265 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s front disc slightly scored.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,698 miles

advice handbrake travel

advice nearside mirror slightly damaged

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 VAM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BJ55 VAM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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