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BL05 FVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,105 mi
Last recorded151,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 151,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 143,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 136,894 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 136,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 3 May 2014 131,849 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,087 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 99,578 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 83,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 83,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 67,632 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,295 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 FVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVD, 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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What year was BL05 FVD registered?

BL05 FVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is BL05 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 FVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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