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BL05 DVJ

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

166,930 mi
Last recorded166,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 166,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 166,930 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 134,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 134,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 134,141 miles

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

N/S/R Brake binding.

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

O/S Parking brake low effort.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 133,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,534 miles

Alternator drive belt deteriorated/damaged.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay area. (4.11 (a) (i))

O/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator drive belt deteriorated/damaged.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay area. (4.11 (a) (i))

O/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 192,283 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft slight play vertically.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019

N/S Door mirror damaged.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 145,137 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.9 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured at front - as marked (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured at front - as marked (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 191,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 191,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 190,382 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 190,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 190,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 190,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 187,813 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 187,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 182,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 182,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 166,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 166,806 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 151,360 miles

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

Oil leak

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 25 Nov 2011 151,360 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 135,206 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 125,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 125,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 117,164 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 DVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 DVJ, 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 DVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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