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BK55 JYS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,827 mi
Last recorded153,827 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 153,827 miles

Brake pipes coated restricting view of checks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and general surface rust on face of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Hub has slight play

Oil leak around the front of the engine

Prop shaft center bearing seriously defective

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,738 miles

Bot front possition lights are flashing

Rear No plate requires attention

o/s/f tyre is perished

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 137,509 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Bot front possition lights are flashing

Rear No plate requires attention

o/s/f tyre is perished

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,207 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,700 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 JYS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

BK55 JYS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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