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BK55 JYB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,220 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear of swinging arm bushes worn (2.5.B.3a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,218 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) both stretching on lock inappropriate repair (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc locking device insecure nsf found to be floating nipped up on test for safety purposes (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear of swinging arm bushes worn (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,529 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sliding side door can't be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2015 68,343 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

N/S rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sliding side door can't be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,744 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,870 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,508 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,618 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 JYB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 JYB, 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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BK55 JYB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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