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BL54 VMO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,176 mi
Last recorded224,176 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 224,176 miles

Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 213,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front windscreen cracked but not in driver view

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 213,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front windscreen cracked but not in driver view

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 196,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 160,890 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 160,865 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 139,575 miles

windscreen glass crack outside swept area.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 139,575 miles

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

windscreen glass crack outside swept area.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 133,412 miles

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

Pedal anti slip pad rubbers wearing thin!

Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,820 miles

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

tracking out

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,498 miles

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge close to legal limit

Fail 21 Apr 2011 108,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge close to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,256 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 34,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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 VMO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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