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BK54 GWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,865 mi
Last recorded150,865 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 150,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,647 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills/step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and out riggers around shackles and eye mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and out riggers around shackles and eye mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,013 miles

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

n/s rear drum wet

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,005 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,781 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 66,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 66,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2011 57,518 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,990 miles

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

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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BK54 GWJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 BK54 GWJ, 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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What year was BK54 GWJ registered?

BK54 GWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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