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BL05 DTV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,978 mi
Last recorded193,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 193,978 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear chassis members heavily corroded above axle.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 187,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear chassis members above axle heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 180,718 miles

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

o/s seat belt starting to fray on edges

rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Fail 17 Mar 2022 180,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s rear service brake recording little effort

o/s seat belt starting to fray on edges

rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Pass 17 Mar 2021 175,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 169,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 169,475 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 156,602 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,350 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 146,350 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,713 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 138,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 133,889 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 133,887 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/r brake backplate damp

Pass 5 Oct 2013 129,202 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 129,199 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 125,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 125,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,495 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,617 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 DTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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