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BJ55 YDW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2021 112,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,069 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX IS STARTING TO SPLIT THE OUTER CASING.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SMALL CHIP JUST OUTSIDE ZONE A.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,068 miles

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

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX IS STARTING TO SPLIT THE OUTER CASING.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

SMALL CHIP JUST OUTSIDE ZONE A.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 36,192 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 26 May 2011 32,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

b.pipes

steering and susp slight // presence of grease on comps

Pass 26 May 2011 32,123 miles

b.pipes

steering and susp slight // presence of grease on comps

Pass 28 May 2010 29,229 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 28 May 2010 29,229 miles

Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

steering and susp slight

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,724 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

steering and susp slight

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,410 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 YDW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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