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BL05 UVS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,277 mi
Last recorded171,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 171,277 miles

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 21 Aug 2025 169,151 miles

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 19 Aug 2024 167,082 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill, rear section, located next to a previously welded section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 18 Aug 2023 164,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slight lagging in comparison to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle front to rear covered in underseal limited inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2023 164,737 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slight lagging in comparison to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle front to rear covered in underseal limited inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2022 162,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area/wheel arch area behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in under seal limited inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2021 159,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 156,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 155,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 155,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.77 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 152,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 152,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has no brakes due to fluid leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 150,496 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 150,466 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill- as per marked and shown to vehicle presenter (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside step - as per marked and shown to vehicle presenter (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill- as per marked and shown to vehicle presenter (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 145,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 145,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 142,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 134,340 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 134,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 128,706 miles

rear brake balance borderline

underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 16 Aug 2010 122,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 115,797 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 115,573 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 UVS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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