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BL55 TAV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,876 miles

Front door step / inner / outer sills corroded, weak & holed. outside of criteria area.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing & upper chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing & upper chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Rear x-member heavily corroded. subject to poor previous repairs.

both rear chassis outriggers at spring hanger mounts corroded & weak.

chips on screen. may grow.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 113,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leading spring eye support bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing & upper chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing & upper chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis outriggers at spring hanger mounts corroded & weak.

chips on screen. may grow.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,381 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,891 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,787 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,491 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight wheel bearing noise noted on front o\s wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,174 miles

Slight wheel bearing noise noted on front o\s wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TAV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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