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BT54 WLN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 146,962 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 141,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 135,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 134,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 131,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 128,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,959 miles

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

item removed from drivers view

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 8 Jan 2016 116,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

item removed from drivers view

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 2 Jan 2015 104,905 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,288 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,288 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2009 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack near-side and off-side.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,279 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 34,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,191 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 28,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BT54 WLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT54 WLN, 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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BT54 WLN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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