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BL05 UTA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,005 mi
Last recorded135,005 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 135,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1/2 length to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By bump stop. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By bump stop. (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 134,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) 1/2 length to flexi. (2.2.D.2b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1/2 length to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By bump stop. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By bump stop. (6.1.A.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,181 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,991 miles

Rear bushes on front wishbones perished.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 124,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete pedal rubber worn (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear bushes on front wishbones perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,807 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 105,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 92,578 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 61,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UTA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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