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BJ55 ZDR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,719 mi
Last recorded177,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 177,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 173,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 165,962 miles

Front chassis legs underbonnet corroding

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber split

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

Fail 10 Aug 2016 165,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded understep panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in three areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front chassis legs underbonnet corroding

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber split

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2015 157,540 miles

All floorpans corroding

Nearside and Offside front chassis legs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2015 157,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All floorpans corroding

Nearside and Offside front chassis legs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2014 148,620 miles

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear spring hanger areas corroding

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Offside undersill holed by corrosion not within a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear crossmember corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2013 140,259 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 1 Aug 2013 140,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 131,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber split

slight play in offside steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,806 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,475 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 101,475 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,191 miles

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

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 ZDR 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 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 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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