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BK55 JYT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 156,347 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very heavy corrosion underside vehicle inc chassis but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Feb 2017 156,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very heavy corrosion underside vehicle inc chassis but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,646 miles

nearside and offside front inner step corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 139,646 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside front inner step corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear loading door tied shut

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 5 Feb 2015 122,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear loading door tied shut

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsr inner sill corroded

nsr tyre has 2 punctures

odd sized tyres fitted front - rear axles

Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr inner sill corroded

nsr tyre has 2 punctures

odd sized tyres fitted front - rear axles

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,911 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,871 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,726 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,527 miles

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,177 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 JYT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

BK55 JYT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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