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BL05 FLZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,995 mi
Last recorded187,995 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 187,995 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

coolant stain age around thermostat area

gearbox stabilizer bush splitting

o/s/f step sill corroded

rear floor corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 187,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

coolant stain age around thermostat area

gearbox stabilizer bush splitting

o/s/f step sill corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 183,995 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (no leaks found at time of test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear bumps stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on dash

Fail 8 Oct 2021 183,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (no leaks found at time of test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear bumps stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2020 180,401 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r outer seal corroded

o/s/f step seal corroded

oil dampness around front of engine below diesel pump no leaks found at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2019 176,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper iron damaged

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Fail 17 Oct 2019 176,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper iron damaged

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Fail 14 Oct 2019 176,105 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and front side door path inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and front door path inner side and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 169,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 169,350 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side near leaf springs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 161,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side near leaf springs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 152,506 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 152,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by forwatd spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

Offside Inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear bump stops insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 143,735 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 143,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 137,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 137,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,046 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 115,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,799 miles

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

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

engine sump scuffed/damaged

fuel cap cover does not close

n/s/f tyre slightly worn & side wall scuffed

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 97,799 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sump scuffed/damaged

front registration plate damaged

fuel cap cover does not close

n/s/f tyre slightly worn & side wall scuffed

parking brake lever comes up high

service light is on

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,675 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 FLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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