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BL55 JZG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,968 mi
Last recorded156,968 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 156,968 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 156,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,221 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot step holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed and corroded inner central sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 152,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded under front wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded under front wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within centre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion present. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holed body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 150,415 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg close to suspension bump stop corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 149,289 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 149,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back panel and chassis box section holed and weaken. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded / Side step rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay chassis leg to wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,941 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 146,917 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, see yellow maker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rig near suspension, see yellow maker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near strut top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, see yellow maker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rig near suspension see yellow maker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 145,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 143,572 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 143,542 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area mid way (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill mid way (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 129,711 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Front pads worn

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

General underbody and chassis surface corrosion

NSR axle bump stop loose

NSR lend broken

NSR sill corroded amd holed

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

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

OS sill corroded and holed

OSR wheel arc h - inside corrosion

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

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

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

Play in OSF inner rack joint

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

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

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 12 May 2015 129,711 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Front pads worn

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

General underbody and chassis surface corrosion

NSR axle bump stop loose

NSR lend broken

NSR sill corroded amd holed

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

OS sill corroded and holed

OSR wheel arc h - inside corrosion

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

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

Play in OSF inner rack joint

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

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

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 23 May 2014 119,888 miles

Exhaust rattling on heat shield

Front and rear number plates water marked

Nearside and offside lower body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 119,888 miles

Exhaust rattling on heat shield

Front and rear number plates water marked

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

Nearside and offside lower body corrosion

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 108,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

auxillary drive belt deteriated

fuel flap does not close

nearside front bearing slight noise

Fail 7 May 2013 108,788 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

auxillary drive belt deteriated

fuel flap does not close

nearside front bearing slight noise

Pass 11 May 2012 100,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 90,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,633 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 80,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,456 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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BL55 JZG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BL55 JZG, 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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BL55 JZG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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