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BJ55 YEL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,314 mi
Last recorded211,314 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 211,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 202,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 197,341 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 140,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 185,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 86,485 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,483 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

engine misfire

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel tank breather pipe perished

slight play in rear axle

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,565 miles

cut in the offside rear tyre outer wall

front brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2012 67,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in the offside rear tyre outer wall

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front disc's in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front disc's in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,864 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,864 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,193 miles

slight damage to tread face of off side front tyre

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 YEL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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