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BL05 XRZ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,356 mi
Last recorded178,356 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 178,356 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill Covers Fitted

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 170,227 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Sills Corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 7 Nov 2018 163,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sill corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 183,889 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 157,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 140,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,656 miles

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

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,104 miles

front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,999 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,889 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,550 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,542 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XRZ, 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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What year was BL05 XRZ registered?

BL05 XRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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