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BL55 KGO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,170 mi
Last recorded164,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,170 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outersills corroded

outriggers corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 164,170 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outersills corroded

outriggers corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,602 miles

(suspension components+floor+sills+bodywork+exhaust+chassis members+wheel arches corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding, •

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Nearside handbrake getting low on effort

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front+rear panels corroded,brake discs wearing,

Pass 17 May 2019 152,636 miles

suspension components+floor+sills+bodywork+exhaust corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,other chassis members corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 152,565 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components+floor+sills+bodywork+exhaust corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,other chassis members corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 148,723 miles

suspension components+chassis members+sills+bodywork corroding,n/s handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 12 May 2017 143,350 miles

chassis members+sills+bodywork+exhaust corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 138,373 miles

chassis members+panels corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2015 132,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front innersill corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 132,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front innersill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,659 miles

Both sills rusty.

Rear chassis rails rusty.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 123,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both sills rusty.

Rear chassis rails rusty.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,387 miles

outer sills rusting

underside rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,831 miles

o/s/front sill dammage

Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,607 miles

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

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

dampness onsteering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 KGO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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