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BU55 JAM

2019 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,611 mi
Last recorded235,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Ford Transit64,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 JAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 235,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2026 63,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 216,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 200,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 32,393 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 189,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 21,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 186,264 miles

slight power steering leak n/s area of steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2022 186,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight power steering leak n/s area of steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2021 177,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 171,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 166,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 164,254 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 164,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 158,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 116,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 116,948 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BU55 JAM is a 2019 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,867 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 BU55 JAM, 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 7 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU55 JAM registered?

BU55 JAM is a 2019 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2019.

Is BU55 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 JAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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