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GL05 BJF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,999 mi
Last recorded127,999 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 127,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES ,Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2020 124,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,353 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 105,353 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Both (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,700 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 16 Dec 2015 91,700 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,747 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light lens assembly slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,330 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 77,330 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 71,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 71,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front brake discs excessively scored

offside side load door not opening from the outside

offside sill corroded centre/front

Pass 26 May 2010 62,457 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 62,457 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 50,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 36,080 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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GL05 BJF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL05 BJF, 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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GL05 BJF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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