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BK55 OWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,665 mi
Last recorded88,665 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,665 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT,ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER,PRESS IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH NSF & OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH NEXT TO FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded GOING TO FRONT FLEXI HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced NSF INNER SILL/STEP CORRODED THROUGH. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SPLIT & DETACHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORRODED THROUGH BEHING REAR WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded GOINT TO FRONT FLEXI HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORRODED THROUGH BEHIND REAR WHEEL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH REAR & OSF TYRES 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & CRACKING IN TREAD ASREA.(215-75X16)

ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS INNER MIDDLE SILL HEAVILY CORRODED,WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OSR TYRE HAS TWO NAIL IN IT. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,640 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED GOING TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(215-75X16)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION. (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER ,PRESS IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED GOING TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(215-75X16)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING ,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,834 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING,REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(215-75X16)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,798 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking FUEL BREATHER PIPE SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF INNER SILL CORRODED THROUGH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING,REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(215-75X16)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 82,729 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 Aug 2018 81,622 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2018 81,618 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2017 81,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,266 miles

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

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

fuel tank beather hose by filler neck slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar retaining device missing tow pin locking pin (6.6.3a)

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

fuel tank beather hose by filler neck slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,304 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,204 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 43,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,176 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 33,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,905 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,575 miles

both rear tyre load index close to load limit 113-111 should be 116-114

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 OWJ 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 60%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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