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BF55 BLJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,498 mi
Last recorded164,498 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 164,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 157,322 miles

slight play in o/s steering

tipper body corroding

screen chipped/marked

front tyres wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 157,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

screen chipped/marked

slight play in o/s steering

tipper body corroding

Pass 28 May 2015 143,463 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 29 May 2014 124,922 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 124,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,540 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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BF55 BLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF55 BLJ, 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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BF55 BLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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