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BL54 VKJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,412 mi
Last recorded178,412 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 178,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened Casing Chaffed (3.5.1n)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 178,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened Casing Chaffed (3.5.1n)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 176,222 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 176,222 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 174,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 172,064 miles

Both Rear Wheel Bearings Slightly Noisey

Fuel Cap Cover Missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil Around Steering Rack

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 172,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both Rear Wheel Bearings Slightly Noisey

Fuel Cap Cover Missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil Around Steering Rack

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 143,640 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 143,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 100,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,851 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 VKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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