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BJ55 YZN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,226 mi
Last recorded152,226 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,226 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 152,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 152,220 miles

Central Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 148,534 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 148,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Inner sills corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 147,555 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Inner sills corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 134,314 miles

brake pedal antislip wearing smooth

frront and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside steering rack end

Fail 11 Oct 2013 134,313 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal antislip wearing smooth

frront and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside steering rack end

Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside front sill excess corrosion outside 30 cm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

brake pedel rubbers wearing smooth

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

macphereson mounts stiff in operation

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,281 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

headlamp aim on two

rear spring mounting areas are corroded

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Fail 22 Oct 2010 79,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

headlamp aim on two

rear spring mounting areas are corroded

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,866 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 YZN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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