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BL55 SWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 130,366 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,091 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,958 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,187 miles

spare wheel insurce

Fail 8 Oct 2009 47,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare wheel insurce

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,353 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 SWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWJ, 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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What year was BL55 SWJ registered?

BL55 SWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BL55 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 SWJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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