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BL54 VHU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,840 mi
Last recorded209,840 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 209,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 209,765 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 194,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 180,777 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 180,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 164,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 143,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 143,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,235 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,288 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 VHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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