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BL05 FSY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,256 mi
Last recorded161,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 161,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 157,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 156,609 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 156,609 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 219,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2019 194,624 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2019 194,622 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2018 162,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 162,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 153,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 187,450 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)

Play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Jun 2015 147,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 142,514 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,274 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 120,274 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,274 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,744 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 119,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,170 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,251 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,243 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 FSY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FSY, 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 FSY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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