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BL54 RFN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,899 mi
Last recorded160,899 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 160,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 146,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 144,309 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

b/brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Jul 2017 144,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower arch (6.1.C.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s rear inner arch to floor exc corroded (6.1.B.2)

b/brake pedal rubber worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 137,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure ball joint locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

welding repaired from inside vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2015 131,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 124,825 miles

h/brake pulling uneven

welding repairs und/sealed

Fail 28 Jun 2014 124,075 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,288 miles

screen slighty scuffed

Fail 1 Jul 2013 117,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

screen slighty scuffed

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,441 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,046 miles

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

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

advise ns wiper torn slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,808 miles

slight damage to n/s mirror glass but still useable

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,697 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 RFN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL54 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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