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BL05 BCU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 118,978 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underbody of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2022 118,978 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,911 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,776 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 83,215 miles

corrosion on o/s body

Fail 3 Jan 2015 83,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s body

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 70,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,021 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 BCU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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