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BL55 SWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty and holed

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,633 miles

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2021 109,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear chassis rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside engine mount rusty

power steering drive belt perished

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,761 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front-most chassis leg corroded/ weakened . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis out rigger's corroded . nearside & offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,761 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front-most chassis leg corroded/ weakened . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis out rigger's corroded . nearside & offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,682 miles

nearside front chassis rail corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 89,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.96 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,617 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 83,617 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades scrubbing screen and poor wipe (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 81,646 miles

Front Adv both wipers poor wipe scrubbing screen......

Fail 24 May 2016 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Accident damage.... (1.4.A.2e)

1X treatment added to fuel system as initial test readings were high......

Front Adv both wipers poor wipe scrubbing screen......

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.......

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,416 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,288 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 71,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 64,180 miles

adv slight wear on both front brake discs....

Pass 25 May 2012 53,276 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread wearing on edges

Fail 17 May 2011 46,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise slight wear front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2011 46,354 miles

advise slight wear front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2010 39,795 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 39,795 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 29,972 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 29,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 SWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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