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BL54 VJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,054 mi
Last recorded173,054 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 173,054 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel ach (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel ach (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 166,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 155,710 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corossion,refer also prior fail/advise

exhaust corrosion

n/s/r load door faulty,bodyshell/sill/chassis seams corrosion

rear hubs play,o/s/f wishbone bush bonding seperating

Fail 18 Jun 2015 155,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corrosion

n/s handbrake poor,rear brake imbalance,bralke pipes starting corrosion

n/s/r load door faulty,bodyshell/sill/chassis seams corrosion

rear hubs play,o/s/f wishbone bush bonding seperating

Fail 19 Jun 2014 148,483 miles

rear hubs play

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f inner tyre worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 148,483 miles

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f inner tyre worn

rear hubs play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,305 miles

Oil leak

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven now

rear hubs play

Fail 14 Jun 2013 137,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

rear hubs play

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 119,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

floor/chassis seams corroded

foot+handbrakes travel

front pads wear

n/s mirror cowling missing

o/s hub/rack play

o/s/f wishbone bush wear

vacuum pump+rear main oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,986 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 96,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,186 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 64,165 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,253 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 VJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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