MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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