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BL55 SXN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,282 mi
Last recorded194,282 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 194,282 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2019 194,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills & inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills & inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 183,779 miles

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

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 172,326 miles

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 165,913 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 165,901 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 149,364 miles

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)

side door outer handle does not open door

Fail 5 Jan 2015 149,082 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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)

Side loading door does not open from the outside

Pass 4 Jan 2014 129,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 116,339 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,409 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 SXN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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