MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
UNDER BODY SHOWING SIGNS OF ADVANCED CORROSION
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP ASSY (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR MOUNTING POINT (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SPRING MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
UNDER BODY SHOWING SIGNS OF ADVANCED CORROSION
Centre Front silencer insecure skin
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front hanger outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front inner track rod has play
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill section (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) been cut through (2.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low performance (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded steps (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven slow to react (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Front silencer insecure skin
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front hanger outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front inner track rod has play
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s/f track rod has slight play
o/s/f step has damage/corrosion
o/s/r tyre edges worn
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield loose
n/s/f track rod has slight play
o/s/f step has damage/corrosion
o/s/r tyre edges worn
oil leak on engine
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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BL55 SZZ 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.
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