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B18 ESL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ESL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,020 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

due to under seal full inspection could not be carried out

general under body rust

Fail 7 Nov 2022 106,006 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,369 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Passenger step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced still behind door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight damage o\s\f grill

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 71,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,810 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,185 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 63,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,257 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 55,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,014 miles

Front wiper blades condition

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door post lock corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 48,014 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades condition

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door post lock corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,256 miles

slight movement on n/s track rod not TRACK ROD END

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,340 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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B18 ESL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B18 ESL, 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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B18 ESL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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