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BL05 AYJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,808 mi
Last recorded225,808 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 225,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 220,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 215,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 202,719 miles

slight play in viscous fan hub

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear chassis leg above axle outer skin started to corrode

Oil leak slight from rear main ()

inter-cooler mount damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2018 202,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear chassis leg above axle outer skin started to corrode

Oil leak slight from rear main ()

inter-cooler mount damaged

slight play in viscous fan hub

Pass 31 Mar 2017 185,632 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

viscous fan hub worn intercooler mount damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 166,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on 3 mm

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 10 Nov 2015 166,865 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat base cracked (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on 3 mm

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 25 Nov 2014 152,194 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake pipes heavily greased

crack in screen nearside top corner

endfloat in rear halfshafts

exhaust silencer box shedding outer skin

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 136,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,170 miles

rear propeller shaft bearing rubber starting to split

several brake pipes heavily greased

slight endfloat in rear halfshafts

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside vin and weight plate missing from door post

both front brake disc pitted with rust

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 AYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL05 AYJ, 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 AYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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