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BN05 JJY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 146,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 144,688 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to brake disc (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides spring hanger areas have been plated & undersealed all over. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody rusting on all areas

Fail 16 Nov 2020 144,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to brake disc (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody rusting on all areas

Pass 22 May 2019 140,293 miles

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

extensive welding carried out

general surface rust to underside

Fail 20 May 2019 140,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

extensive welding carried out

general surface rust to underside

Fail 3 May 2019 140,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wheel arches corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,853 miles

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

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

surface rust to chassis

surface rust to inner wheel arches

surface rust to n/s step

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,350 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,746 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,746 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,155 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,819 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,501 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracking nearside mirror lens

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,801 miles

slight cracking nearside mirror lens

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,601 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,474 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,986 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 JJY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN05 JJY, 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 JJY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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