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BL05 XOK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

399,624 mi
Last recorded399,624 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 399,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT SERVICE BRAKE 38 % IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured SIDE MARKER LAMP LOOM (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body not fully secure WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Electrical wiring inadequately secured MARKER LAMP LOOM AREA (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 399,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT SERVICE BRAKE 38 % IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured SIDE MARKER LAMP LOOM (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body not fully secure WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Electrical wiring inadequately secured MARKER LAMP LOOM AREA (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 207,426 miles

Both sills rusty/shailing.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Enclosure panel not structure panel other areas in good condition. Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 207,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both sills rusty/shailing.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Enclosure panel not structure panel other areas in good condition. Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 397,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 397,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 197,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front top marker light inop

slight travel in handbrake

strong advise crack in windscreen in o/s top corner

Pass 8 Jul 2013 189,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on diff

Fail 3 Jul 2013 189,281 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on diff

slight leak on offside rear brake drum

Pass 15 Jun 2012 173,234 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 14 Jun 2012 173,230 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 158,992 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 158,992 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 141,845 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 141,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 120,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 120,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,548 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 XOK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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