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BL55 HVH

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,807 mi
Last recorded156,807 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 156,807 miles

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

both front wishbones, rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low

chassis and body has slight corrosion in areas

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 29 Sep 2020 154,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brakes imbalance 80% o/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s/r brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r park little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r fog (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r leaf spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f shock tower corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r leaf spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inner wing/inner sill/outer sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/r (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner rack ends have some play

front discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2019 143,308 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear panel under bumper corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front door steps slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 118,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,757 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (2.4.A.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,779 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,887 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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BL55 HVH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL55 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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