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BL54 ZGD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,582 mi
Last recorded154,582 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 154,582 miles

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

both sides rear inner wings corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

welding repairs heavily sealed

Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both sides rear inner wings corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,103 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 144,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 130,225 miles

Various areas of floor and sills have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,928 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 124,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 124,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,768 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 111,768 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S SIDE DOOR ROLLER BROKEN

REQS 1LT ANTI/FREEZE

REQS 2 LTS ENGINE OIL

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,319 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 ZGD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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