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BJ55 ZDN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,268 mi
Last recorded164,268 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZDN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 164,268 miles

brake pipes corroded/covered by unknown substance, unable to check properly-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

wipers smearing-oil leak-n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed-anti slip rubber deteriorated-sills/inner wheel arches covered by unknown substance, unable to check properly

Fail 22 Mar 2017 164,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch are close to suspension leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f seat belt frayed, oil leak, sills under body corroded (weak

Fail 3 Mar 2017 164,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 156,286 miles

corrosion on vehicle

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2015 149,288 miles

corrosion on vehicle

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2015 149,197 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on vehicle

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2014

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front suspension arms rear bushes split

n/s/f seat belt webbing worn

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2013 134,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

o/s centre sill damaged and weakened but not within any prescribed area

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2013 134,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s centre sill damaged and weakened but not within any prescribed area

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 125,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,175 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 85,175 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,150 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 ZDN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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