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BL05 NZV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,943 mi
Last recorded158,943 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 158,943 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside sills have corrosion but not effecting prescribed area or structure

Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both n/s & o/s outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,834 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly rough no weight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s inner sill area corroded

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough no weight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s inner sill area corroded

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

prop centre bearing poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,711 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,474 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear brake drum wet

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,611 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

kink in n/s/f wheel rim

o/s mirror slight damage

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,713 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

kink in n/s/f wheel rim

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,893 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,829 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 NZV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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