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BJ55 ZGY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,215 mi
Last recorded165,215 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2017 165,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill and step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread shoulder

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis corroded at bump stops

Pass 30 Mar 2016 160,680 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2016 160,679 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 149,275 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,676 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 133,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 888,888 miles

offside mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,114 miles

ADVISE BOTTOM CORNER OF O/S MIRROR GLASS MISSING NOT CAUSING A PROBLEM WITH REAR VIEW

Fail 11 Oct 2011 95,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 89,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 89,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010
Fail 27 Mar 2010 71,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,068 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 ZGY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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