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BL55 TBV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

249,041 mi
Last recorded249,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 249,041 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 234,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 219,430 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 207,161 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 31 May 2016 199,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 197,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 182,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 163,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 132,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 98,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,288 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight smearing from both wipers

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,288 miles

Slight smearing from both wipers

Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,319 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 TBV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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