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BL55 KHJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,755 mi
Last recorded208,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 208,755 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Front number plate damaged

All antiroll bar bushes worn

Both inner & outer sills excessively corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake drum warped

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle dirty/muddy

Pass 6 Nov 2020 201,111 miles

All rear anti-roll bar centre / link bushes worn

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Both outer sills excessively corroded

Front number plate poor condition

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak

Play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Fail 26 Oct 2020 201,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pipe / flexi hose mount bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear anti-roll bar centre / link bushes worn

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Both outer sills excessively corroded

Front number plate poor condition

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2019 196,237 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both rear shock absorber upper mount prescribed areas corroded but not excessive

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged

General underside of vehicle corroded

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Offside outer sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Oil leak

Play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 196,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexi hoses / Brake pipes mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both rear shock absorber upper mount prescribed areas corroded

Brake bind on offside rear when wheel turned by hand

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brake pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Offside outer sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Offside rear number plate light lens missing

Offside rear number plate light not working

Oil leak

Play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slack in handbrake

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 173,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 151,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion tipper body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion tipper body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion tipper body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion tipper body (6.1.B.2)

various engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Dec 2015 151,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,622 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,328 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tipper hydralic ram leaking oil

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,713 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,044 miles

nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 80,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 62,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,525 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 KHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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