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BL55 HXM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

219,985 mi
Last recorded219,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 219,985 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 219,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 214,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 214,053 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 211,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 200,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 183,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 177,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 177,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 174,908 miles

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

nearside top marker lamp out

Fail 28 May 2015 174,908 miles

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

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

nearside top marker lamp out

Pass 3 Jun 2014 169,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 169,109 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 160,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 160,512 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 145,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 145,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 111,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 85,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,284 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 62,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HXM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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