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BJ55 YDE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,164 mi
Last recorded172,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 172,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 145,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,819 miles

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both rack joints (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front B-post behind catch slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Light lense damaged

Rear Axle has end float play to both sides

Centre Prop shaft bearing has excessive play

Fail 31 Mar 2016 128,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both rack joints (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front B-post behind catch slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Light lense damaged

Rear Axle has end float play to both sides

Centre Prop shaft bearing has excessive play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,023 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

end float in rear axle

Fail 5 Mar 2015 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

end float in rear axle

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,323 miles

front brake discs worn

minnor oil leak from sump area

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs worn

minnor oil leak from sump area

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,137 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Fail 20 Mar 2010 44,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,561 miles

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 YDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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