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2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,402 mi
Last recorded182,402 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 182,402 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

corrosion in various places chassis/suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear foot and parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear hub seal leaking oil

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake pedal rubber smooth

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

reverse lamps not working

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 20 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front inner wing holed,wheelboxes/inner wings ,doorstep etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged+deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing corrosion in places inc subframe mounting,o/s+n/s rear chassis near suspension mountings etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bed corroded in places

exhaust showing deterioration

rear vision slightly poor

reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2022 161,099 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion showing various places

Fail 25 Apr 2022 161,084 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion showing various places

Pass 22 Jan 2021

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion showing in door steps and floor

corrosion showing in inner and outer sills, inner wings/wheel boxes

nearside mirror cracked

offside headlamp cracked

oil leak but not excessive

pedal rubbers deteriorated/missing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelbox (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge(bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheelboxes/inner wings,chassis floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

both inner+outer sills,door shuts,b pillars etc corroded+holed outside prescribed area

clutch pedal rubber missing

footbrake rubber showing deterioration

front bumper cover loose

n/s footbrake lagging slightly

n/s mirror cracked/damaged+mirror unit damaged

o/s headlamp cracked

seatbelt has slight damage

slight play in steering rack inner jount

Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,472 miles

Wiper switch faulty but does work

B pillars+c pillars,door shut,inner sills etc corroded and holled just outside prescribed area

Bed corroded and holled+rear bed pivot deteriorated

Both front doors slightly hard to open

Bumper temp fixed

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Door mirror unit slightly damaged

Exhaust showing deterioration

Foot brake rubber deteriorated on limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake tall

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on LIMIT inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s headlamp damaged/cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to get lower

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy + slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play On limit (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seatbelt has slight damage

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel boxes/inner sills,chassis,sills,underside etc showing corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 158,472 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

B pillars+c pillars,door shut,inner sills etc corroded and holled just outside prescribed area

Bed corroded and holled+rear bed pivot deteriorated

Both front doors slightly hard to open

Bumper temp fixed

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Door mirror unit slightly damaged

Exhaust showing deterioration

Foot brake rubber deteriorated on limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake tall

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on LIMIT inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s headlamp damaged/cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to get lower

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy + slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play On limit (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seatbelt has slight damage

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel boxes/inner sills,chassis,sills,underside etc showing corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Wiper switch faulty but does work

Pass 26 Jun 2018

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner+outer sills,door shut/b pillar etc corroded+holed outside prescribed area

clutch pedal rubber worn

footbrake rubber deteriorated

front bumper slightly loose

front+rear seatbelt has minor damage

n/s mirror unit slightly damaged/loose

n/s rear outer tyre sidewall showing deterioration

o/s headlamp slightly damaged

o/s numberplate light facing wrong way

prop bearing deteriorated

rear bed+mounting deteriorated

sills,wheelboxes/inner wings,floors,rear chassis,cab ect showing corrosion/corroded

towbar ball missing

wiper switch slightly loose

Fail 21 Jun 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s+n/s door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s loose (3.4 (b) (i))

both inner+outer sills,door shut/b pillar etc corroded+holed outside prescribed area

clutch pedal rubber worn

footbrake rubber deteriorated

front bumper slightly loose

front+rear seatbelt has minor damage

n/s mirror unit slightly damaged/loose

n/s rear inner tyre flat

n/s rear outer tyre sidewall showing deterioration

o/s headlamp slightly damaged

o/s numberplate light facing wrong way

prop bearing deteriorated

rear bed+mounting deteriorated

sills,wheelboxes/inner wings,floors,rear chassis,cab ect showing corrosion/corroded

towbar ball missing

wiper switch slightly loose

Pass 23 May 2017 153,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bed deteriorated in places

drivers door slightly hard to open from outside

footbrake rubber deteriorated

front lower suspension arm bush slightly delaminated

horn slightly poor

inner+outer sills,wheelbox/inner wings,cab showing corrosion/corroded

o/s headlamp slightly damaged

o/s rear outer tyre has cut on limit

o/s sill corroded+holled outside prescribed area

prop bearing slightly deteriorated

rear+front seatbelt has slight damage

towball/elect missing

Fail 17 May 2017 153,896 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened snapped (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bed deteriorated in places

drivers door slightly hard to open from outside

footbrake rubber deteriorated

front lower suspension arm bush slightly delaminated

horn slightly poor

inner+outer sills,wheelbox/inner wings,cab showing corrosion/corroded

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

o/s headlamp slightly damaged

o/s rear outer tyre has cut on limit

o/s sill corroded+holled outside prescribed area

prop bearing slightly deteriorated

rear+front seatbelt has slight damage

towball/elect missing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,873 miles

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

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

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

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

bed deteriorated in places

both front doors slightly hard to oped

footbrake rubber deteriorated on limit

front lower suspension arm bush slightly delaminated

front seatbelt slightly damaged

inner wings,inner+outer sills,cab etc showing corrosion/corrodded/corroded and holled

n/s front door damaged

n/s mirror unit slightly damaged

prop bearing deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both on limit (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 150,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

bed deteriorated in places

both front doors slightly hard to oped

footbrake rubber deteriorated on limit

front lower suspension arm bush slightly delaminated

front seatbelt slightly damaged

inner wings,inner+outer sills,cab etc showing corrosion/corrodded/corroded and holled

n/s front door damaged

n/s mirror unit slightly damaged

prop bearing deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both on limit (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

footbrake rubber deteriorated on limit

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

n/s rear brake binding slightly

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

sills,door shuts etc showing corrosion/corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Mar 2015 146,040 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

footbrake rubber deteriorated on limit

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear inner tyre perished split

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

sills,door shuts etc showing corrosion/corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Dec 2013 140,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt slow to re-tract

foobrake rubber deteriorated

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

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

rear tyres showing perrishing

sills corroded

towbar pin+ball missing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 140,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt slow to re-tract

foobrake rubber deteriorated

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

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

rear tyres showing perrishing

sills corroded

towbar pin+ball missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 130,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Propshaft component defective

both sills showing some corrosion

centre rear seatbelt slow to re-coil

footbrake rubber deteriorated

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

n/s rear inner tyre slightly perrished/deteriorated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear hub seal weeping

rear bed slightly deteriorated at places

towbar drop pin missing at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sills showing some corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Propshaft component defective

centre rear seatbelt slow to re-coil

footbrake rubber deteriorated

n/s front seatbelt has slight damage

n/s rear inner tyre slightly perrished/deteriorated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear hub seal weeping

rear bed slightly deteriorated at places

towbar drop pin missing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,584 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 125,376 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 119,903 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

incorrect light lens fitted to offside rear

offside front anti roll bar link belt at end

offside rear side marker insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2009 119,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

incorrect light lens fitted to offside rear

offside front anti roll bar link belt at end

offside rear side marker insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,990 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 XYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 XYZ shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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