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BL05 AZU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

245,373 mi
Last recorded245,373 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 245,373 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower mirror glass damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and both front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer and inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 245,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Central rear and nearside front (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust outer skin corroded and exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer and inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and both front steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 239,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 29 Aug 2019 239,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 9 Aug 2018 226,854 miles

reversing lights not working

Fail 9 Aug 2018 226,851 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 22 Aug 2017 217,232 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 217,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 207,952 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

both rear outer tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/f wheel bearing becoming noisy

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

slight play in o/s/rack end joint

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2015

All metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,220 miles

all mbp begining to corrode

n/s/r inner tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r outer tyre worn to 3mm

rear outer sil panels heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,376 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,376 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,299 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link retaining bolt bent

slight play in n/s rack end joint

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 16 Jun 2011 52,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link retaining bolt bent

slight play in n/s rack end joint

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,912 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 43,912 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm & has nail in it

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,112 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 33,111 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 22 May 2008 26,958 miles

advise slight power steering leak

advise spare wheel missing

advise stone chip on offside of windscreen but out of swept area

Fail 21 May 2008 26,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise slight power steering leak

advise spare wheel missing

advise stone chip on offside of windscreen but out of swept area

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 AZU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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