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BL54 VHP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

349,987 mi
Last recorded349,987 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 349,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all arches corroded

all underbody corroded

both side sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 348,939 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle sill is repaired and covered under sealant everywhere

all 4 wheel arches/outer sill corroded

n/s rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged

o/s front mirror deteriorated and tapped

vehicle chassis structure corroded front to rear

vehicle outer body and sill corroded front to rear both sides

Fail 6 Jun 2018 348,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill covered with filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 wheel arches/outer sill corroded

n/s rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged

o/s front mirror deteriorated and tapped

vehicle chassis structure corroded front to rear

vehicle outer body and sill corroded front to rear both sides

Pass 27 May 2017 348,292 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under-seal

both sides sills slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/steering components slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 347,849 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under-seal

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 346,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with grease

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2015 346,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with grease

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 344,755 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 340,329 miles

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

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

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 334,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 334,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 324,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 272,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 203,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 137,668 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 VHP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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