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EX05 BJY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 128,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush detoriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush detoriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,154 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 110,139 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,711 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 100,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hubcaps fitted

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,328 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,753 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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EX05 BJY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX05 BJY, 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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EX05 BJY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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