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BJ55 ZBP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,653 miles

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

OS sill corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 116,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

OS sill corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sills and rear wheel arch areas starting to form corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sills and rear wheel arch areas starting to form corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,425 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 74,418 miles

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

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

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 5 Oct 2011 71,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,296 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,434 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 51,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,085 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 ZBP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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