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BD54 WLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,107 mi
Last recorded149,107 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 WLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 149,107 miles

body has dents all over it but none sharp

Pass 5 May 2017 146,012 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis roof (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

repairs carried out to inner sills

Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sall (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings aill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis roof (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 134,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,639 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirrow cracked o/s/r end cap missing

Fail 7 Feb 2014 128,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirrow cracked o/s/r end cap missing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,371 miles

n/s mirrow cracked / o/s/r lens taped

Fail 14 Feb 2013 122,367 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s mirrow cracked / o/s/r lens taped

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 116,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,295 miles

N/S mirror slightly damaged

Play N/S inner rack

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 110,295 miles

N/S mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play N/S inner rack

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2010 104,518 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 104,487 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 90,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 66,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BD54 WLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD54 WLU, 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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BD54 WLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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