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BK55 JVZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 75,401 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 75,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,350 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 72,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,732 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 71,026 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 71,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,279 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 68,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,113 miles

Rear brakes uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 66,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,043 miles

offside rear outer tyre side wall slightly detiorated

Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 39,663 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,955 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 29,038 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,833 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,686 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 14,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,592 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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BK55 JVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BK55 JVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 JVZ registered?

BK55 JVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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