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BL55 SVX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,238 mi
Last recorded194,238 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 194,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 194,238 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (wheel arch side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 190,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 190,872 miles

Central Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Central, inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Front Step excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 187,606 miles

REAR INNER DIFF REQUIRES RE-SHIMMING, CAUSING BOTH HUB SEALS TO LEAK DUE TO EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 26 Feb 2024 187,606 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

REAR INNER DIFF REQUIRES RE-SHIMMING, CAUSING BOTH HUB SEALS TO LEAK DUE TO EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 17 Feb 2023 184,744 miles

Both rear hub seals leaking slightly,braking unaffected.

Nearside outer sill corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 184,744 miles

Both rear hub seals leaking slightly,braking unaffected.

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

Nearside outer sill corroded through outside prescribed areas.

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

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 181,878 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 181,878 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 178,325 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 175,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 173,026 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Nearside rear outrigger corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 169,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 166,123 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 62,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,077 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,601 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,801 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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