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BL05 NLA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,117 mi
Last recorded139,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,117 miles

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

corrosion on o/s inner and outer sill

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 139,105 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s inner and outer sill

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 139,064 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill repair requires completing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill assy full length (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened outrigger and inner sill (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,920 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded outside of 30cms from structural point

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,539 miles

general corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2015 131,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,814 miles

N/S/F Steering Rack Arm Has Slight Play In Joint

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 106,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,715 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 10 Aug 2011 98,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner face

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 23 Jul 2010 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner face

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,719 miles

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

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 NLA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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