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BL54 VMH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

249,139 mi
Last recorded249,139 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 249,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front lower steps corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2020 249,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front lower steps corroded not in a prescribed area

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 244,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower step corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower step corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 244,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower step corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 224,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 224,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 198,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 198,990 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 176,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 160,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 152,643 miles

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)

slight corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill

slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Fail 19 Oct 2013 152,643 miles

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

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

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)

slight corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill

slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Pass 1 Nov 2012 137,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 137,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 124,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 124,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,239 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 108,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side fropnt tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,147 miles

off side fropnt tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,703 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 92,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,039 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 VMH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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