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BJ55 YHU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,197 mi
Last recorded149,197 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 134,737 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door exterior handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 134,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door exterior handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,240 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,930 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,253 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,223 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,113 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,817 miles

chip in winscreen

various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,655 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes coated in grease

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

noise from offside front bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,620 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes coated in grease

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

noise from offside front bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,448 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,413 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,142 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 73,100 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,558 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,609 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 YHU 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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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