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BJ55 ZGF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,341 mi
Last recorded162,341 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 162,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 162,337 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 159,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & slightly lower on effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 154,325 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner valance

Fail 17 Feb 2023 154,325 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner valance

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 148,323 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,907 miles

Central silencer corrodedl

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not woirking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 142,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 139,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 139,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 137,913 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking backplate wet (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 132,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,143 miles

OFFIDE REAR FRONT FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 24 Jul 2012 128,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 125,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,917 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 116,916 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,881 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 ZGF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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