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BN05 JGZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear chassis runners above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020

Front both inner arch corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both inner archs corroded

both inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both inner arch corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both inner archs corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 130,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Inner STEP CORRODED

Offside INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 13 May 2019 130,211 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Inner STEP CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2018 57,943 miles

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

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

chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s & o/s

corrosion to n/s & o/s inner wheel arch & floor area

drivers step corrosion

fuel tank breather hose split

Fail 14 May 2018 57,939 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s & o/s

corrosion to n/s & o/s inner wheel arch & floor area

drivers step corrosion

fuel tank breather hose split

Pass 27 May 2017 52,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s & o/s

drivers step corroded

fuel tank breather hose split

Fail 22 May 2017 52,676 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s (4.1.E.1)

chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s & o/s

drivers step corroded

fuel tank breather hose split

Pass 16 May 2016 116,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & o/s above axle (6.1.A.1)

Nearside step & sill corrosion

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (3.6.C.3)

wiper blades torn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,255 miles

n/s small mirror glass broken

o/s front inner sill holed

Fail 29 Apr 2015 110,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s small mirror glass broken

o/s front inner sill holed

o/s front wheel bearing not fully inspected

Pass 21 May 2014 105,723 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 100,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 95,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,404 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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BN05 JGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 JGZ, 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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BN05 JGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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