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BL05 NLK

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

502,974 mi
Last recorded502,974 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 502,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 502,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 492,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable close to n/s rear spring and requires re positioning through chassis hole

Fail 16 Sep 2015 492,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable close to n/s rear spring and requires re positioning through chassis hole

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 446,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 397,203 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 334,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 267,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 209,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 209,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 140,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,244 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NLK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

BL05 NLK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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