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BL55 TXM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,778 mi
Last recorded155,778 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 155,778 miles

general corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,322 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,410 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under van (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,339 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 114,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,484 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 108,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2012 98,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2011 93,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n.s.f of vehcile.

n.s.r light unit damaged.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,098 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n.s.f of vehcile.

n.s.r light unit damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,320 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TXM 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 62.5%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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