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BJ55 YFG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,268 mi
Last recorded120,268 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,268 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 120,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,034 miles

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

front steering arms have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,501 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,057 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 78,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear axle shaft has excessive movement on it when pulled in and out

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside rear axle shaft has excessive movement on it when pulled in and out

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,883 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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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