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BL54 VKW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 155,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

extensive under seal used

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 147,555 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 147,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 144,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 143,924 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s rear tyre getting low

screw in the o/s rear tyre

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Fail 4 Mar 2014 143,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s rear tyre getting low

screw in the o/s rear tyre

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 23 Feb 2013 139,280 miles

EXSPANSION TANK CAP MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Feb 2012 128,525 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

SMALL CRACK TO WINDSCREEN O/S/LOWER CORNER

Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,927 miles

has a crack in the windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2010 97,620 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 27 Feb 2010 97,620 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,762 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,195 miles

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

both front brake discs getting close to minimum thickness and n/s scored slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2009 78,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advise new wiper blades

chunk out of nearside front tyre side wall-advise replace-wheel rim damage also

Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,967 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VKW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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