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BL55 SVZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,565 mi
Last recorded155,565 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 155,565 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of rear spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Corrosion in inner face of driver's step excessive.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,607 miles

Nearside Extensive corrosion rear of passenger entrance step.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 127,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 127,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,190 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 118,190 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,192 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2013 108,192 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,553 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 93,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,954 miles

dip stick faulty

Fail 16 Dec 2011 84,954 miles

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

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

dip stick faulty

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,808 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 72,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,281 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,873 miles

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

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 SVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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