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BL05 APX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,596 mi
Last recorded138,596 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 APX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 138,596 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 138,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 122,375 miles

slight end float rear axel

Fail 15 Nov 2013 122,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight end float rear axel

Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,811 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 108,811 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,965 miles

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

offside rear brake low effort

oil leak from offside rear hub

slight rear hub end float to nearside

slight rear hub end float to offside

play in steering rack track rod

Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,965 miles

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

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

offside rear brake low effort

oil leak from offside rear hub

slight rear hub end float to nearside

slight rear hub end float to offside

play in steering rack track rod

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,118 miles

Front bumper insecure

front discs worn

front plate cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2010 86,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

front discs worn

front plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 55,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 55,431 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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BL05 APX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BL05 APX, 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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BL05 APX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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