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BJ55 YDX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 132,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OF WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 132,782 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER/OUTER 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 REAR OF WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OF WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2025 126,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHTS OPERATE WHEN BRAKE PRESSED (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2024 124,864 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 124,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 124,286 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

n/s and o/s rear outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2022 124,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

n/s and o/s rear outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s and o/s sill corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corrded and holed, unable to determine if within prescribed area

o/s rear chassis leg inner face corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,129 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear chassis leg has slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2020 123,118 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower cradle (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s outer sill is corroded, not within any prescribed areas

n/s rear inner sill is holed and corroded not within any prescribed areas

o/s rear chassis leg has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2019 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine cradle heavily corroded and holed, non structural component

n/s rear outrigger corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

o/s front inner step corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded and holed, unable to fully determine if within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,277 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 120,268 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s obligatory mirror damaged, view to rear not impeded

Pass 17 May 2016 113,067 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,021 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 168,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 168,046 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 156,996 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 156,994 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 143,870 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 143,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 140,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,786 miles

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

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 YDX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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