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BL05 UOT

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

267,641 mi
Last recorded267,641 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 267,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear service brake and parking brake just met requirements

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 250,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion body damgead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 250,237 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion body damgead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 245,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 245,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 236,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 236,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 236,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 217,423 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 217,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012

Oil leak

Some surface corrosion noted on metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2012

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2010 151,319 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009
Fail 18 Nov 2009

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 105,009 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 UOT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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