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BL55 HRE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,646 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from power steeing pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door step rusted and holed outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

knock from steering but no excessive play detected

rearmost propshaft support mounting deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 118,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front door step corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

knock from steering rack but no excessive play at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2nd from front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2nd section from front not fully assessed due to location of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door step corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

knock from steering rack but no excessive play at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,759 miles

Nearside Rear light lens deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, at centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side rear (2.7.2a)

power steering pipe rusty (at steering rack)

sump rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2017 116,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, at centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light lens deteriorated

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side rear (2.7.2a)

power steering pipe rusty (at steering rack)

sump rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,793 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2015 113,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,549 miles

both front brake discs rusty around edges

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2014 112,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres rusty around edges

both rear tyres getting quite worn

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,098 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,483 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 78,235 miles

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

off side accedent dameged

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 HRE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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