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BL54 RDZ

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

144,985 mi
Last recorded144,985 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 144,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 143,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 141,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 141,052 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch near Shock Absorber Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 135,968 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,795 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 123,304 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,131 miles

test class change to class 4 / 11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

test class change to class 4 / 11 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine to bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,379 miles

Drivers seat height adjustment function deteriorated.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Under Step. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Hole beneath drivers step but outside of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drivers seat height adjustment function deteriorated.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Under Step. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Hole beneath drivers step but outside of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing Nearest rear axle. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,955 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,879 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,813 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 80,035 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,089 miles

Nearside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,511 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 31,506 miles

Nearside Inner 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 RDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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