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BL55 ATU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,676 mi
Last recorded143,676 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ATU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

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

Offside Front Inner step corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,514 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front CAB STEP. slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged possible sharp edge. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end, (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tipper body supports corroded.

Nearside Tipper body slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tipper body supports corroded.

Parking brake lever close to reserve travel.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 142,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel hose leaking filler to tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded / step to cab (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end / tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front CAB STEP. slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged possible sharp edge. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end, (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tipper body supports corroded.

Nearside Tipper body slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tipper body supports corroded.

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

Parking brake lever close to reserve travel.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 186,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement detected from both steering arms

tipper body corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 186,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement detected from both steering arms

tipper body corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 185,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 176,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 176,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cable (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush to axle both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,273 miles

Centre Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 133,273 miles

Centre Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,656 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear axle seals worn

tipper floor holed & cross member corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 125,646 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear axle seals worn

tipper floor holed & cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,763 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 96,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 82,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,834 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,834 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,443 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL55 ATU 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 54.5%.

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 BL55 ATU, 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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BL55 ATU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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