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BL55 SZG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 120,355 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 110,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,879 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,125 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 840,690 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,592 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,385 miles

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

coolent pipe to oil cooler swolen

Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

coolent pipe to oil cooler swolen

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,589 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,779 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 SZG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL55 SZG registered?

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

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