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BL05 HNN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,189 mi
Last recorded149,189 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 149,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 147,861 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill not within 30cm of a mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2025 147,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been repaired and blacked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has bee repaired ad blacked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2023 137,871 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 132,916 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 132,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,257 miles

All coil spings has slight corrosion

Both bottom sill has slight corrosion

Both front wings have slight corrosion

Covers fitted

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

Slight mist of oil underneath

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,495 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,218 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 18 Jan 2018 107,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,912 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,347 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Suspension arm Rear Rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyre(s) cracking

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,244 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle going rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,527 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,386 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 HNN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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