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BL05 UVJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,486 miles

General corrosion under side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Door step has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 114,486 miles

General corrosion under side of vehicle

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door step has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,344 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 112,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,310 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 82,309 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through but not meeting fail critiria

Offside Front Outer sill corroded through but not meeting fail critiria

Offside Front inner sill corroded through but not meeting fail critiria

Offside Inner centre sill corroded through but not meeting fail critiria

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,081 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Oil leak

Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 May 2015 55,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 55,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,861 miles

Slight oil leak

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 45,861 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 May 2012 27,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 27,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 20,132 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,914 miles

N/S mirror cracked

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,330 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 UVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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