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BL55 WDE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 158,248 miles

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

front of engine possible fuel leak

nearside front brake pads close to limit of 1.5mm

nearside rack end slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2013 158,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

front of engine possible fuel leak

nearside front brake pads close to limit of 1.5mm

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 136,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,818 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,219 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 WDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

Is BL55 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 WDE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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