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BK55 JWE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,074 mi
Last recorded186,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 186,074 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2017 165,189 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 165,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (front and rear mounting areas) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassies (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (front and rear mounting areas) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 126,968 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 126,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,400 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 9 Dec 2014 105,400 miles

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

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

battery light on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,048 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 84,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,333 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,065 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,167 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,219 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 32,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JWE 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 BK55 JWE, 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 BK55 JWE registered?

BK55 JWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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