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BJ55 YAF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,093 mi
Last recorded201,093 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 201,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 12 Jul 2022 189,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 181,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 230,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

PLAY IN O/S/F RACK END

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 225,520 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 225,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018
Pass 2 Oct 2017 207,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 195,459 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

end float in rear hubs

Fail 18 Jul 2016 195,457 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

end float in rear hubs

Pass 8 May 2015 185,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 May 2015 185,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 164,676 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 164,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 140,676 miles

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

front to rear brakepipes require good clean and waxoyl

numerous oil leaks on underside

o/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

slight bind on the n/s/r brake

slight warp on both front brake discs

spare tyre is soft

Fail 18 Jan 2013 140,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front to rear brakepipes require good clean and waxoyl

numerous oil leaks on underside

o/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

slight bind on the n/s/r brake

slight warp on both front brake discs

spare tyre is soft

Fail 29 Dec 2011 114,372 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 114,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 89,209 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,472 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 58,428 miles

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

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 YAF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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