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BL54 GPU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,619 mi
Last recorded196,619 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 196,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 189,563 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 180,780 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 171,847 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rusty

unerbody quite rusty needs undersealing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 171,847 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rusty

near side mirror glass cracked

unerbody quite rusty needs undersealing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 164,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust on underbody

Pass 18 Apr 2011 153,441 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 153,441 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering pump drivebelt tensioner noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2010 146,273 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 137,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 137,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 115,777 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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BL54 GPU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL54 GPU, 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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BL54 GPU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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