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BJ55 YFT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,151 mi
Last recorded159,151 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both nearside and offside inner sills slight corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 154,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 30 Sep 2024 154,951 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,484 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 142,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in a non prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2019 135,351 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in a non prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2019 135,351 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in a non prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner arch/floor slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,371 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 129,364 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd brg ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 126,332 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank breather pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,487 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,474 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,941 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 111,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 103,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,313 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 YFT 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 69.2%.

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

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