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BT54 WAJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,705 mi
Last recorded228,705 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 228,705 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ,D, BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 219,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 202,961 miles

grease on all brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2015 202,923 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

grease on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 179,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 158,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,152 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Fail 3 Dec 2010 106,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,869 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,585 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 54,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Near side side marker lens missing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,268 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 43,268 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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BT54 WAJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT54 WAJ, 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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BT54 WAJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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