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BL05 FNJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 147,563 miles

Body not fully secure corroded various pannels (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 147,563 miles

Body not fully secure corroded various pannels (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,082 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 146,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 146,511 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 Front Inner 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,893 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 144,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 140,541 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded/damaged but not withing prescribed area(s)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 140,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside sills corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area(s)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,907 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 126,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,232 miles

PAS rack has slight oil leak

Slight knocking through steering lock to lock

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,749 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil residue NSR brake drum

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear leaf spring bushes worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil residue NSR brake drum

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,905 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,935 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,964 miles

ADVISE ONLY... front brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

ADVISE ONLY... offside front tyre wearing uneaven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,628 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,612 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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