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BT05 TZJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

235,181 mi
Last recorded235,181 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 235,181 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough ( below service standard)

various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2014 235,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough ( below service standard)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2013 203,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2013 202,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 164,109 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded/damaged

nearside rear back of brake drum moist

Fail 16 Nov 2012 164,096 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded/damaged

nearside rear back of brake drum moist

Pass 10 Nov 2011 141,541 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 141,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nsf tyre becoming low on tread.

Rear tyres have different load indexes but are adequate for max axle load.

Slight oil leakage at both rear hubs.

Windscreen has slight wiper damage.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,508 miles

chiled seat

front number plate lose

hole in n/s front outer sill not with in stress point

n/s front brake pipe forming rust

n/s front inner rack joint

oil leak

possible hub seal leaking n/s rear

Fail 16 Nov 2010 114,508 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chiled seat

front number plate lose

hole in n/s front outer sill not with in stress point

n/s front brake pipe forming rust

n/s front inner rack joint

oil leak

possible hub seal leaking n/s rear

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,584 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 63,601 miles

advisorys attatched

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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BT05 TZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT05 TZJ, 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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BT05 TZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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