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BL54 RCF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,752 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach 215/75/16C (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,839 miles

Offside Inner Sills corroded/weak

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,952 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 74,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,060 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

end float at both rear wheels

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,378 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded (but not weakend)

front wipers parking part way on screen when using flick wipe function

n/s/f seat belt slighly damaged

rear seat belt top cover housing missing

rear view mirror fallen off screen

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

font wiper parking part way on screen when using flick wipe

front brake discs corroded (but not weakend)

n/s/f seat belt slighly damaged

rear seat belt top cover housing missing

rear view mirror fallen off screen

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,345 miles

end float in both rear half shafts

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,026 miles

end float in both rear hubs

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,923 miles

end float in rear axel half shafts

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,405 miles

oil leak off side & near side rearhubs have end float

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,957 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,931 miles

Front Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,425 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,647 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 22,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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 RCF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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