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BL55 AWO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,740 mi
Last recorded170,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion tipping body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

presenter adviced

presenter adviced marker lights not in good working order

Fail 23 Jan 2018 170,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion tipping body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

presenter adviced

presenter adviced marker lights not in good working order

Pass 12 Jan 2017 156,436 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 156,436 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 147,169 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 146,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 142,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 142,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 130,107 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 130,106 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,863 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,797 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear hand brake cables rubbing against rear tyres and leaf spring

Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear hand brake cables rubbing against rear tyres and leaf spring

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,839 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,484 miles

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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BL55 AWO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BL55 AWO, 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 AWO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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